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N629 CJO

1996 Volkswagen Camper

Grey Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

100,269 mi
Last recorded100,269 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Camper113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN629 CJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 100,269 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 99,719 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 99,241 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 99,077 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 96,731 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 91,996 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 91,967 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 89,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 89,056 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 84,965 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jan 2019 80,071 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly damage on sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre cracking up on sidewall and deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

under covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2018 78,953 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 78,935 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 76,843 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 76,843 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust tail pipe loose

Pass 24 Jun 2016 75,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 72,779 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 72,779 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 68,625 miles

Brake pedal long travel

Pass 11 Jul 2013 61,991 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 62,553 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 59,963 miles

handbrake cable return spring detached

Fail 3 Aug 2010 57,973 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 57,973 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 55,923 miles

long brake pedal travel

unevan wear to nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Aug 2009 55,923 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

unevan wear to nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2008 54,410 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 54,386 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 52,193 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

drivers door mirror in poor condition

headlamp deflectors incorrectly fitted,

Fail 14 Aug 2007 52,193 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

drivers door mirror in poor condition

headlamp deflectors incorrectly fitted,

Pass 17 Aug 2006 50,621 miles

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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N629 CJO is a 1996 Volkswagen Camper in Grey with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 113,015 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 N629 CJO, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N629 CJO registered?

N629 CJO is a 1996 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 17 April 1996.

Is N629 CJO safe to buy?

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