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UDV 170H

2008 Volkswagen Campervan

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

4,981 mi
Last recorded4,981 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Campervan47,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDV 170H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 4,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 May 2022 3,240 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 2,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 2,777 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 2,777 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 2,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 2,677 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 2,677 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 2,566 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2016 2,454 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight wear to both front wheel bearings

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

Fail 31 May 2016 2,454 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty's as soon as bottle has pressure (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight wear to both front wheel bearings

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 2,321 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2015 2,321 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 2,025 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Slight noise to both front wheel bearings

Fail 29 May 2014 2,025 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Slight noise to both front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Jun 2013 1,222 miles

Both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2013 1,220 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2012 1,136 miles

Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 1,136 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 595 miles

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

advise n/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey

advise n/s washer operation

Fail 10 Jun 2011 595 miles

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

advise n/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey

advise n/s washer operation

Pass 21 Jun 2010 1 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 99,973 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 99,544 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 99,491 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 98,133 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 17 Jun 2008 98,133 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)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

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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UDV 170H is a 2008 Volkswagen Campervan in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 47,945 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 UDV 170H, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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UDV 170H is a 2008 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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