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LNV 283M

2004 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

48,898 mi
Last recorded48,898 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Camper51,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNV 283M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 48,898 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 46,202 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 43,449 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 41,286 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 39,685 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside front outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Offside front inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 38,021 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 37,089 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 37,046 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front side lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 36,306 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 35,037 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 33,000 miles

headlight images poor

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2015 31,600 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 29,484 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 28,585 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 25,664 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/s front brake slightly binding

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 25,310 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 24,797 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 22,874 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 20,734 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 18,303 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 17,035 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 15,110 miles

front side lights orange - in with Indicators - do not affect Indicators

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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LNV 283M is a 2004 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,204 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 LNV 283M, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LNV 283M is a 2004 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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