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BHJ 371J

2006 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,422 mi
Last recorded2,422 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Camper53,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 371J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 2,422 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 1,111 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front position lamp dim

number plate lamp dim

Pass 14 Jul 2015 99,261 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside front upper swivel gaiter perished

slight play in pin to nsf lower shocker

Pass 3 Jul 2014 98,238 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 96,764 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 96,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 94,982 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 94,974 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 93,451 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 91,143 miles

offside rear tyre is cracking on inner wall

Fail 23 Jun 2010 90,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre is cracking on inner wall

Fail 17 Jul 2009 88,897 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 88,897 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 86,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2008 86,320 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2007 84,825 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 84,825 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 83,732 miles

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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BHJ 371J is a 2006 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 53,581 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 BHJ 371J, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BHJ 371J is a 2006 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 10 July 2006.

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