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VBY 209E

1999 Volkswagen T2 Camper

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

14,174 mi
Last recorded14,174 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 209E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2 Camper
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 14,174 miles

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2018 14,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated front to rear auxillery wiring (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported 3 way union connection (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 13,460 miles

both inner and outer sills corroded

both rear chassis out riggers damaged and corroding

different size wheels and tyres fitted front to rear

nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 26 May 2016 11,882 miles

offside front inner sill areas corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2015 6,403 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 798 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2013 9,542 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 3,445 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 10,073 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 4,751 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 1,308 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 18 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 13 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T2 Camper?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
978
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 102
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Stop lamp not working 48
Headlamp aim too low 38
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VBY 209E is a 1999 Volkswagen T2 Camper in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen T2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VBY 209E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen T2 Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VBY 209E is a 1999 Volkswagen T2 Camper, first registered on 12 July 1999.

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