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JGC 454C

2003 Volkswagen Camper Van

Brown Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,502 mi
Last recorded3,502 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Camper Van69,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGC 454C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 3,502 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play and noisey (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear bearing noisey

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 3,493 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way to offside (3.7.C.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play and noisey (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 3,493 miles

O/S/F Wheel bearing and also has slight play

O/S/R Wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2016 3,493 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/F Wheel bearing and also has slight play

O/S/R Wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2016 3,493 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jun 2015 3,493 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 3,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 3,493 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 3,493 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 3,493 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)

brake pedal sticks down

screenwasher bottle leaks

Pass 21 Jul 2011 3,493 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 3,493 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside front brakes slight bind

Pass 11 Aug 2008 3,493 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 3,493 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 3,493 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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JGC 454C is a 2003 Volkswagen Camper Van in Brown with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 69,087 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JGC 454C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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JGC 454C is a 2003 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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