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OLW 998P

2003 Volkswagen Camper Van

Red Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

50,294 mi
Last recorded50,294 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Camper Van69,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLW 998P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 50,294 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 50,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 38,060 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 38,060 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure play in column (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 22,018 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 21,702 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 17,237 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 14,731 miles

drivers seat belt buckle plastic suround missing.

front door inner grab handles missing.

full beam tele tale light not working.

locks missing from the engine lid and the side loading door.

rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

reverse lights not working.

slight lift in the steering idealer.

slight play in the rear wheel bearings.

steering box damp with oil.

Fail 11 Nov 2013 14,731 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

drivers seat belt buckle plastic suround missing.

front door inner grab handles missing.

full beam tele tale light not working.

locks missing from the engine lid and the side loading door.

o/s/f outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed Mot area.

rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

reverse lights not working.

slight lift in the steering idealer.

slight play in the rear wheel bearings.

steering box damp with oil.

Fail 6 Sep 2013 14,699 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front disc rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2012 14,654 miles

both the rear light lenses are damaged,but complete.

locks missing out of the side sliding door and the engine bay lid.

slight play in the rear wheel bearings.

water leak from the windscreen rubber.

Fail 31 Aug 2012 14,654 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear light lenses damaged but complete.

fuse box and wiring insecure!

ignition switch broken!

locks missing out of the sliding door and engine bay lid.

slight play in the rear wheel bearings.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 13,466 miles

light corrion in vehicle body.Paint work poor.

n/s/f seat belt buckle plactic cover missing.

no interior.

o/s quarter light window taped in.

rear bumper damaged.

Fail 5 Aug 2011 13,466 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery flat!

light corrion in vehicle body.Paint work poor.

n/s/f seat belt buckle plactic cover missing.

no interior.

o/s quarter light window taped in.

rear bumper damaged.

Pass 28 Aug 2010 9,082 miles

drivers seat belt buckle plastic covering missing.Buckle operates ok!

exhaust heat exchangers not connected.

intermittent bad connections at fuse box.(Possible fuse box fault)!

oil light stays on on tick over!

side loading door step sill only spot welded on! Not in Mot prescribed area.

slight play in rear wheel bearings.

slight play in steering column.

various engine oil leaks.

Fail 27 Aug 2010 9,082 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

drivers seat belt buckle plastic covering missing.Buckle operates ok!

exhaust heat exchangers not connected.

intermittent bad connections at fuse box.(Possible fuse box fault)!

oil light stays on on tick over!

side loading door step sill only spot welded on! Not in Mot prescribed area.

slight play in rear wheel bearings.

slight play in steering column.

various engine oil leaks.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 9,064 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 6,613 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 422 miles

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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OLW 998P is a 2003 Volkswagen Camper Van in Red with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 69,087 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 OLW 998P, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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OLW 998P is a 2003 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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