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LM59 GAV

2009 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

40,178 mi
Last recorded40,178 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Camper40,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 GAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 40,178 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 40,178 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 37,491 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 37,491 miles

Central Front Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 34,395 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 34,395 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 31,577 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 31,560 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 27,508 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 26,184 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 25,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 24,603 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 24,014 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 May 2016 22,996 miles

Offside Rear Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 22,666 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 22,350 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 22,350 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 21,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pedal travel more than expected.

exhaust system deteriorated.

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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LM59 GAV is a 2009 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 40,611 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 LM59 GAV, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LM59 GAV is a 2009 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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