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YNU 495S

2004 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

232,347 mi
Last recorded232,347 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Camper51,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNU 495S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 232,347 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension slightly lower than o/s/r

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 232,346 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Torsion bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 232,346 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam corroded at both ends no holes found (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 232,346 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside n/s of vehicle sits slightly low may have a week spring

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam corroded at both ends no holes found (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 232,308 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 232,308 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torsion bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp masks / converters fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Mar 2019 232,305 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative in both directions (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 232,303 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability damaged and fouling front axle (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell-tale inoperative in both directions (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2016 232,303 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 232,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2013 232,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 232,302 miles

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 232,301 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 232,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 232,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Upper Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 229,525 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 229,502 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

illumination from both headlampshows some depletion...engine has a major oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2007 221,534 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 221,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

STEERING WHEEL DAMAGED GENERAL CORROSION EXHAUST PROJECTS GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION ODD SIZE TYRES F/R BRAKE BALANCE POOR F ROLL BAR FOULING AXLE?

Pass 25 Aug 2006 217,414 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 217,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Aug 2005 213,098 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 213,098 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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YNU 495S is a 2004 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,204 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 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YNU 495S, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YNU 495S is a 2004 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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