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JD08 BAB

2008 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,534 mi
Last recorded169,534 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Camper51,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJD08 BAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 169,534 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays obscuring items

Pass 17 Dec 2024 164,640 miles

Rear Exhaust box/tail pipe is damaged and outer skin is mostly missing due to corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2024 164,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box/tail pipe is damaged and outer skin is mostly missing due to corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2024 160,148 miles

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

Under trays and components fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Fail 2 Jan 2024 160,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/65r16 c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Under trays and components fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 13 Jan 2023 155,372 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 155,372 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 153,098 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 153,096 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 150,284 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 150,284 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 141,439 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 141,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 124,488 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 124,487 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 124,486 miles

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 113,217 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 98,892 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 84,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 84,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise alignment check due to edge wear on front tyres

Pass 13 Aug 2014 68,036 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 51,536 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 36,362 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 27,816 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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JD08 BAB is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 51,240 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JD08 BAB, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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JD08 BAB is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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