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XJB 942L

2003 Volkswagen Campervan

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

296,336 mi
Last recorded296,336 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Campervan49,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJB 942L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 296,336 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 296,299 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 296,299 miles

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2018 296,299 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 296,299 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 296,299 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 296,299 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 296,299 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 296,215 miles

corrosion occuring both front seat belt mounts

Fail 20 Mar 2015 296,212 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion occuring both front seat belt mounts

Pass 14 Apr 2014 29,619 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 29,619 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 295,871 miles

auxillary battery insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2011 295,712 miles

Gearbox and engine oil leaks

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 295,712 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Gearbox and engine oil leaks

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 295,712 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 295,710 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play front wheel bearings

under body corrosion

under side under sealed

Pass 12 Aug 2009 295,568 miles

inbalance in rear brakes

oil leaks

rear suspension close to bump stops

underbody repairs and corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2008 289,607 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s rear wing corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2008 289,607 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

o/s rear wing corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2007 286,397 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play in centre steering idler+indicator switch loose

Fail 1 Aug 2007 286,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play in centre steering idler

Pass 4 Aug 2006 282,191 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 8 Aug 2005 278,982 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 278,979 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

outer sills corroded

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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XJB 942L is a 2003 Volkswagen Campervan in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 49,143 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 XJB 942L, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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XJB 942L is a 2003 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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