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MRD 709J

1999 Volkswagen Camper Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,010 mi
Last recorded98,010 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Camper Van80,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRD 709J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 98,010 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 95,644 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 95,615 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 94,843 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 94,220 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 92,524 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 88,075 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 82,915 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 80,082 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 73,949 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 73,944 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 69,362 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 69,355 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 64,611 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 64,998 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 56,437 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 56,427 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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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MRD 709J is a 1999 Volkswagen Camper Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 80,082 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 MRD 709J, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MRD 709J registered?

MRD 709J is a 1999 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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