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HUI 350

1997 Volkswagen Camper

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,061 mi
Last recorded62,061 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Camper78,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUI 350
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 62,061 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 60,447 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 58,480 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 56,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 55,434 miles

Front bumper support corrosion and holed

Fail 22 Jun 2021 55,434 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front bumper support corrosion and holed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust rubber weak

Pass 5 Aug 2020 54,473 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 52,429 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 42,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 41,216 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 40,353 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 40,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 38,897 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 38,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 37,665 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 37,308 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 37,308 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 36,822 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 36,326 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 34,381 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 34,381 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 34,184 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,872 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 32,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 30,256 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?

Based on 115,919 MOT tests across 7,619 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
1,159
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
7,619
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,804
Stop lamp not working 3,507
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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HUI 350 is a 1997 Volkswagen Camper in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 78,601 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HUI 350, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 29 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HUI 350 registered?

HUI 350 is a 1997 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is HUI 350 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUI 350 shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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