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AFG 526S

2003 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,883 mi
Last recorded76,883 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Camper62,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFG 526S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 76,883 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 76,542 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advisory o/s/f and n/s/r tyres perishing

Fail 28 Jul 2015 76,541 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advisory o/s/f and n/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 13 Jun 2014 76,099 miles

front brakes binding

play in both front steering arm inner ball joints

Fail 12 Jun 2014 76,099 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brakes binding

play in both front steering arm inner ball joints

Pass 25 May 2013 75,116 miles

major corrosion to inner sills / floor

nearside headlamp pattern poor

play in steering joints

Fail 24 May 2013 75,098 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

major corrosion to inner sills / floor

play in steering joints

Fail 21 May 2012 74,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

floor pan excessivly corroded

inner + outer sills excessivly corroded + holed

major oil leak

nearside door step corroded

rear seatbelts removed

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in steering pivot and inner balljoints

Pass 21 May 2012 74,039 miles

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

floor pan excessivly corroded

inner + outer sills excessivly corroded + holed

major oil leak

nearside door step corroded

rear seatbelts removed

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in steering pivot and inner balljoints

Fail 17 Apr 2012 74,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

both rear seatbelt mounts corroded

excess under body corrosion

front and rear floor pans , chassis and arches corroded and holed

offside doorstep corroded

play in steering pivot and inner ball joints

rear chassis and body in engine bat corroded

rear floor pan corroded and holed

Pass 10 Mar 2007 74,030 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 74,013 miles

both front seatbelt mountings have surface corrosion

n/s/f sill step at front has surface corrosion

o/s/f outrigger has surface corrosion

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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AFG 526S is a 2003 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 62,719 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 AFG 526S, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AFG 526S is a 2003 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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