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VAM 311D

2001 Volkswagen Camper Van

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

15,872 mi
Last recorded15,872 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Camper Van49,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAM 311D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 15,872 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 15,872 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 14,487 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both headlights corrected with tape.

Fail 18 Jun 2016 14,486 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 13,937 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 13,258 miles

vehicle has been heavily welded

Fail 7 Jun 2014 13,236 miles

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

vehicle has been heavily welded

Pass 29 Jun 2013 12,847 miles

extensive weld repairs have been carried out on this vehicle

nearside rear light lens faded / poor condition

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit - smooth on inside edge

some play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jun 2012 12,312 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 11,602 miles

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

vehicle underside has been heavily welded/repaired

Fail 18 Jun 2011 11,523 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

vehicle underside has been heavily welded/repaired

Pass 10 Jun 2010 10,604 miles

lots of previous weld repairs have been carried out too vehicle underside

some noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 30 May 2009 8,952 miles

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

front bumper end slightly insecure

n/s/f tyre worn

n/s/f under fronf panel rusted and holed

numerous welds carried out on chassis and out riggers, welds continuous but not tidy

Pass 30 May 2009 8,952 miles

front bumper end slightly insecure

n/s/f tyre worn

n/s/f under fronf panel rusted and holed

numerous welds carried out on chassis and out riggers, welds continuous but not tidy

Pass 26 Sep 2007 1,571 miles

indicator switch slightly loose

nail in n/s/f tyre

small rust hole in n/s/r chassis rail inner face

some play in n/s/f king pin

some play in o/s/f track rod end

some play in steering transfer coupling on axle

Pass 19 Sep 2006 95,014 miles

n/s wiper blade has poor clearance

o/s/r wishbone very close to x member

slight play in steering joint on front x member

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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VAM 311D is a 2001 Volkswagen Camper Van in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 49,155 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAM 311D, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VAM 311D registered?

VAM 311D is a 2001 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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