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PHU 638R

2003 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,317 mi
Last recorded99,317 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Camper62,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHU 638R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 99,317 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 98,166 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 98,166 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 98,120 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 98,120 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2017 98,084 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 97,367 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2014 94,146 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 94,146 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 91,352 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

rear suspension has reduced travel to bump stops

Pass 18 Jun 2010 90,772 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Reversing light not working

Pass 11 Jun 2009 88,314 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear tyre under inflated.

Relay in engine bay hanging by cable.

Fail 11 Jun 2009 88,314 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear tyre under inflated.

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Relay in engine bay hanging by cable.

Pass 13 May 2008 87,593 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 87,156 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear suspension low, reduced clarence axle to bump stops.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 87,156 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

rear suspension low, reduced clarence axle to bump stops.

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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PHU 638R is a 2003 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 62,719 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 PHU 638R, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PHU 638R is a 2003 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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