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SWH 469T

1997 Volkswagen Camper

Beige Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

43,230 mi
Last recorded43,230 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Camper78,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWH 469T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 43,230 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 41,048 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 41,043 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 38,658 miles

extensive oil leak from engine

Fail 20 Apr 2018 38,656 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking from servo (3.6.A.1)

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

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

extensive oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Mar 2017 37,009 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 37,008 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 35,824 miles

Offside Front wheel slight bind

Fail 31 Mar 2016 35,822 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front wheel slight bind

Fail 31 Mar 2015 35,055 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 35,055 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 32,489 miles

steering box trailor arm ball joint slight free play

Pass 18 Mar 2013 29,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 29,377 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 77,144 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 77,144 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 23,001 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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SWH 469T is a 1997 Volkswagen Camper in Beige with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 78,601 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 SWH 469T, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SWH 469T registered?

SWH 469T is a 1997 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is SWH 469T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWH 469T shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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