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MCY 161D

2014 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

16,321 mi
Last recorded16,321 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Camper41,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 161D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2014
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 16,321 miles

N/S engine lid hinge lose

N/S/F interior door handle sticking on its open position

O/S floor pan corroded

O/S wiper arm missing but safari window fully open

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear wheel bearings noisy

fair amount of free play felt at steering wheel

parking brake travel slightly high

play in both king pins

slight play in all steering joints

some imbalance on front brakes

Fail 7 Aug 2018 16,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

N/S engine lid hinge lose

N/S/F interior door handle sticking on its open position

O/S floor pan corroded

O/S wiper arm missing but safari window fully open

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear wheel bearings noisy

fair amount of free play felt at steering wheel

parking brake travel slightly high

play in both king pins

slight play in all steering joints

some imbalance on front brakes

Fail 25 Jun 2018 16,319 miles

Indicator switch inoperative stuck on N/S indicator (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm lose requires tightening (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

N/S engine lid hinge lose

N/S/F interior door handle sticking on its open position

O/S floor pan corroded

O/S/R wheel bearing noisy

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

fair amount of free play felt at steering wheel

ignition barrel lose in dash

master cylinder area moist????

parking brake travel slightly high

play in both front king pins

slight play in all steering joints

some imbalance on front brakes

Pass 13 Jun 2017 16,314 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 16,314 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

front trunions worn

noise from rear wheels when rotated

slight imbalance from rear brakes

steering axle idler worn

Fail 10 Nov 2015 16,314 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides outer (3.6.B.2c)

axle steering idler worn

front brake imbalance

noise from rear wheels when rotated

play in both sides front trunions

steering damper bush worn

Pass 6 Nov 2014 16,313 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering system has slight play

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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MCY 161D is a 2014 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 41,616 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 MCY 161D, 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 12 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MCY 161D is a 2014 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 November 2014.

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