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MWV 379J

2012 Volkswagen T2 Camper

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

43,843 mi
Last recorded43,843 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen T2 Camper36,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWV 379J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2 Camper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 43,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

number plates look inter changable

Pass 22 Sep 2018 41,402 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 41,339 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 39,613 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

number plates look inter changeable .

Pass 13 Sep 2016 37,798 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 37,795 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear driveshaft gaiter slightly twisted

Pass 18 Jul 2015 36,576 miles

Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

steering modifications to accomodate PAS, sufficiently fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Mar 2015 36,556 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Steering arm inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Steering linkage inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Steering rack inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Advise: Repairs To Steering System And Support Brackets

Advise: Repairs To Wiring And How Wiring Is Supported

Advise: Slight Buldge To Offside Rear Tyres Outer Sidewall

Advise: Steering Sytem Has Been Modified And Repaired And All Ujs Have Slight Movement In Them

Pass 2 Aug 2013 35,690 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2013 35,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Inner Lower Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2012 35,117 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 35,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 35,092 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T2 Camper?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
978
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 102
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Stop lamp not working 48
Headlamp aim too low 38
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MWV 379J is a 2012 Volkswagen T2 Camper in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen T2 Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 36,056 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 T2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MWV 379J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen T2 Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MWV 379J is a 2012 Volkswagen T2 Camper, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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