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VEF 257M

2012 Volkswagen Camper

Maroon Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,014 mi
Last recorded31,014 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Camper40,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEF 257M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 31,014 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 26,744 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 May 2017 26,744 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2016 26,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 25,564 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 25,558 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 23,471 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 21,717 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 18,716 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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VEF 257M is a 2012 Volkswagen Camper in Maroon with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,386 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VEF 257M, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VEF 257M registered?

VEF 257M is a 2012 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 2 May 2012.

Is VEF 257M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEF 257M shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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