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JTR 298D

2008 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

391 mi
Last recorded391 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Camper51,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTR 298D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 391 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 385 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 2 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 3,659 miles

Offside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in steering linkages

Pass 29 Jun 2017 3,286 miles

bad oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2017 3,285 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

bad oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2015 2,414 miles

play in steering idler,oil leak, corrosion to suspension components/chassis

Fail 27 Aug 2015 2,401 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear brake back plate is showing signs of dampness

all 4 tyres side walls are cracking

Fail 29 May 2015 2,327 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in steering idler,diff noisy....poss leak or has been leaking n/s/r,oil leak,corrosion to rear chassis/suspension components

Pass 29 May 2014 1,744 miles

batt tray missing but batt secusre

dash not iluminate

oil leak

stearing slight plat

Pass 26 Jul 2013 1,744 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

batt tray slight rust

gear oil leak

main beam tell tale not working

stearing idler slight play

Fail 4 Jul 2012 1,744 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2012 1,744 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 2 Jul 2011 936 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s inner drive shaft gatter split

n/s/r tyre slight damage to sild wall

stearing idler slight play

Pass 2 Jul 2011 936 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s inner drive shaft gatter split

n/s/r tyre slight damage to sild wall

stearing idler slight play

Pass 17 Apr 2010 485 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

battery tray corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre outer side walls slight damage

Pass 13 Jul 2009 99,582 miles

o/s/r tyre slight damage in side wall

slight wear on steering idler

wipers do not self park

Fail 6 Jul 2009 99,571 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r tyre slight damage in side wall

slight wear on steering idler

wipers do not self park

Pass 22 Jul 2008 96,020 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

indicator -- main beam-- horn--wiper switches are not standered fitted

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

n/s/r tyre deteriated and outer sidewall damaged

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearings slight noise

o/s/r tyre deteriated and outer sidewall damaged

parshal shelf slightly rusty by steering colum

battery insucure and battery tray missing

Fail 21 Jul 2008 96,007 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

n/s/r tyre deteriated and outer sidewall damaged

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearings slight noise

o/s/r tyre deteriated and outer sidewall damaged

parshal shelf slightly rusty by steering colum

battery insucure and battery tray missing

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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JTR 298D is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JTR 298D, 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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JTR 298D is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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