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XRU 601S

2008 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,292 mi
Last recorded76,292 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Camper51,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRU 601S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 76,292 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 76,291 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 75,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 75,313 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 74,308 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 74,307 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 73,570 miles

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

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

Offside Front Slight binding of brake

Offside Rear Outer CV Split

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At Joint (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 73,143 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 73,141 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake application uneven osf more efficient than nsf. (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 72,707 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 72,199 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 71,541 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 70,151 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 69,788 miles

fuel pipes deteriated near fuel pump

offside front brake slight brake bind

Pass 16 Feb 2011 69,268 miles

handbrake cable fouling on servo

Fail 9 Feb 2011 69,268 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

handbrake cable fouling on servo

Fail 18 Sep 2009 68,136 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 68,136 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 66,205 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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XRU 601S is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XRU 601S, 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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XRU 601S is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 14 October 2008.

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