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496 YUL

2001 Volkswagen Camper

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

98,165 mi
Last recorded98,165 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Camper72,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration496 YUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 98,165 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 97,356 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 96,526 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 94,818 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 93,819 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 92,951 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 92,610 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 91,835 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 90,063 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 89,110 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 87,529 miles

slight play on offside front kingpin

Pass 12 Aug 2014 86,547 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 84,916 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 84,415 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 84,415 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 83,747 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 83,545 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 83,104 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 82,563 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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496 YUL is a 2001 Volkswagen Camper in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 72,688 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 496 YUL, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 496 YUL?

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What year was 496 YUL registered?

496 YUL is a 2001 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is 496 YUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 496 YUL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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