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WYA 473R

2009 Volkswagen Campervan

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

5,894 mi
Last recorded5,894 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Campervan48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYA 473R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 5,894 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 5,894 miles

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 5,528 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 5,528 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 4,150 miles

FLOOR SECTIONS RUSTED

FLOOR SECTIONS RUSTED

N/S REAR DRIVE INNER GAITER IS SPLIT

OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE N/S CHASSIS RAIL

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 3,305 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 2,985 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 2,407 miles

Both batteries loose in carriers

Pass 25 Jun 2013 1,647 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2013 1,647 miles

Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 99,983 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 May 2012 99,980 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

HC reading high at idle

Pass 24 May 2011 98,475 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 98,474 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2010 97,595 miles

o/s rear shaft gaitor split+slight distortion in centre chassis

Fail 14 May 2010 97,595 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s rear shaft gaitor split+slight distortion in centre chassis

Pass 9 May 2009 96,741 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 96,740 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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WYA 473R is a 2009 Volkswagen Campervan in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 48,186 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 Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WYA 473R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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WYA 473R is a 2009 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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