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AFG 597S

2012 Volkswagen Campervan

Brown Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,650 mi
Last recorded54,650 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Campervan52,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFG 597S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 54,650 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 54,624 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 54,347 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 53,549 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 52,767 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 52,000 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 50,578 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 50,578 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 47,563 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 44,647 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 42,983 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 40,632 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 40,625 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jun 2012 38,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

top mounting bracket has slight movement

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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AFG 597S is a 2012 Volkswagen Campervan in Brown with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 52,946 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AFG 597S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AFG 597S registered?

AFG 597S is a 2012 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 9 July 2012.

Is AFG 597S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFG 597S shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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