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REY 209S

2004 Volkswagen Camper

Beige Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182 mi
Last recorded182 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Camper51,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREY 209S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Step has slight corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2026 182 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Step has slight corrosion

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 May 2025 97,189 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 93,997 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 93,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 May 2021 83,743 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 83,743 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) play in centre steering idler arm bush (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 83,383 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 83,382 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear h/brake effort slightly low

Pass 30 May 2018 83,334 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 83,333 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) play in centre steering idler arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 83,170 miles

some play @ wear to steering box

some play centre steering idler arm bush

Fail 21 Jun 2017 83,170 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play centre steering idler arm bush

very slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 8 Jun 2017 83,169 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working on side panel (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play centre steering idler arm bush

very slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 May 2016 83,167 miles

nearside battery tray slight corrosion

slight play steering box

very slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 May 2015 82,990 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 82,815 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 81,835 miles

exhaust strap slightly loose

lower steering column rubber coupling starting to split

Pass 4 May 2012 80,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 May 2012 80,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 79,644 miles

some noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Jul 2010 79,231 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 79,231 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 78,678 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 78,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 77,190 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 75,814 miles

lower steering coupling rubber starting to perish

Pass 3 Aug 2006 73,474 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 73,474 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2006 73,470 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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REY 209S is a 2004 Volkswagen Camper in Beige with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,204 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 REY 209S, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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REY 209S is a 2004 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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