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YYY 717M

2008 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,579 mi
Last recorded85,579 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Camper51,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYY 717M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 85,579 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 79,263 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 77,910 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2014 76,382 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 76,382 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 75,275 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 75,273 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear wheel bearings slight play

n/s/f tyre split

o/s/r tyre split

Pass 25 Jul 2012 74,394 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 72,763 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 72,763 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

light under body corrosion....

Pass 9 Jul 2010 72,036 miles

front shocker lower bushes worn

play in offside front and rear wheel bearings

wipers worn

Pass 8 Jul 2009 69,905 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 69,905 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 68,535 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2008 68,535 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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YYY 717M is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YYY 717M, 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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YYY 717M is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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