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ULB 247W

2009 Volkswagen Camper Van

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

205,651 mi
Last recorded205,651 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Camper Van57,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULB 247W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 205,651 miles

Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 205,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 200,800 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both,o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 200,800 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp O/s & n/s front and rear indicator affected by either side (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering pivot bearings worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both,o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 197,097 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 197,097 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 192,716 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 186,529 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired lamp lens reflector section damaged (1.5.1c)

Offside Front wheel arch/jacking point corroded

Offside Rear drive shaft outer boot split

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 186,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured suspension anti -roll bar to lower suspension arm attachment clamp corroded & fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired lamp lens reflector section damaged (1.5.1c)

Offside Front wheel arch/jacking point corroded

Offside Rear drive shaft outer boot split

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 180,235 miles

Engine leaking oil.

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 180,186 miles

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Engine leaking oil.

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 174,477 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 174,476 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 169,820 miles

Oil leaks fronm engine.

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 169,820 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leaks fronm engine.

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 152,056 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 152,035 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2011 146,723 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 146,715 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 140,197 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 140,192 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 131,153 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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ULB 247W is a 2009 Volkswagen Camper Van in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 57,180 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ULB 247W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 17 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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ULB 247W is a 2009 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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