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WX08 AFA

2008 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,957 mi
Last recorded73,957 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Camper51,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 AFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 73,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 73,957 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 69,511 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 69,507 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

horn button on switch other side of steering wheel

Pass 4 Jun 2024 64,461 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 60,290 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 59,841 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 58,609 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 51,528 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 47,391 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 37,414 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 33,121 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 8,011 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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WX08 AFA is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 51,240 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 WX08 AFA, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WX08 AFA registered?

WX08 AFA is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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