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PHJ 227E

2004 Volkswagen Campervan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

44,818 mi
Last recorded44,818 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Campervan46,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 227E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 44,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 44,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 44,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 44,010 miles

both suspension top ball joints rubber torn

both track rod inner ball joints torn

front brake flexys new modified parts

o/s/front chasiss out rigger damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2010 39,061 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jun 2010 39,061 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Jun 2009 35,382 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 35,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 32,632 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

slight roughnes felt on o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 20 Jun 2008 32,631 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

slight roughnes felt on o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 21 May 2008 32,549 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 May 2007 29,862 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pedal pad slight wear - slight damage rear number plate- transmission noise.

Fail 24 May 2007 29,862 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pedal pad slight wear - slight damage rear number plate- transmission noise.

Pass 25 May 2006 25,074 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 25,023 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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PHJ 227E is a 2004 Volkswagen Campervan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 46,973 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PHJ 227E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PHJ 227E is a 2004 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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