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Y4 GVC

2012 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,112 mi
Last recorded88,112 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Camper40,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 GVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 88,112 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 86,541 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 83,680 miles

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

exhaust emissions erratic

rear brakes slight brake imbalance o/s lazy

rear parking brake performance poor

Fail 23 Apr 2024 83,619 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 80,612 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 80,612 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2022 77,701 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 70,632 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 68,070 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 67,891 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 67,888 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 56,004 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 46,923 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 36,057 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 36,006 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 36,006 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 24,109 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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Y4 GVC is a 2012 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y4 GVC, 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 Y4 GVC registered?

Y4 GVC is a 2012 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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