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Y896 DRA

2001 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

71,912 mi
Last recorded71,912 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Camper Van49,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY896 DRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 71,912 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 69,230 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front bumper/crash bar supports corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Rear end low

Pass 22 Aug 2023 67,637 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 66,794 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 65,558 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 64,888 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 64,025 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 62,080 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 62,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 59,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 57,618 miles

rear suspension may soon require attention due to low road height

Pass 17 Aug 2015 55,051 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 52,323 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 49,155 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 49,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 46,049 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 43,732 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 40,622 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 36,712 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 32,760 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 28,443 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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Y896 DRA is a 2001 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 49,155 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y896 DRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y896 DRA registered?

Y896 DRA is a 2001 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is Y896 DRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y896 DRA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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