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BHY 297H

2006 Volkswagen Camper

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

40,543 mi
Last recorded40,543 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Camper53,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHY 297H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2006
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 40,543 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear wheel/hub creaking

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear drive shafts show signs of contact with chassis

Rear exhaust blowing

oil leaks

suspension lowered

Pass 13 May 2019 39,785 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake progressive balance

Rear driveshaft show signs of contact with body

Fail 10 May 2019 39,784 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake progressive balance

Rear driveshaft show signs of contact with body

Pass 27 Apr 2018 38,737 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

left rear brake drum oval

left/right front tyre treads worn on edge

slight exhaust blow

suspension lowered

Fail 27 Apr 2018 38,737 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

left rear brake drum oval

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

left/right front tyre treads worn on edge

slight exhaust blow

suspension lowered

Pass 28 Apr 2017 37,317 miles

exhaust has slight blow

left/right front tyre treads worn to limit

rear outer cv boots damaged

rear suspension has limited travel

steering play

suspension lowered

Fail 28 Apr 2017 37,317 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases nut missing and exhaust insecure (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

left/right front tyre treads worn to limit

rear outer cv boots damaged

steering play

suspension lowered

Pass 11 Mar 2016 35,926 miles

drive shaft touching chassis

left rear outer cv boot holed

left/right front brake drums slight fluctuation

left/right front chassis rails notched

left/right front tyre treads worn on inside edge

rear suspension has limited travel

suspension lowered

Fail 11 Mar 2016 35,926 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

drive shaft touching chassis

left rear outer cv boot holed

left/right front brake drums slight fluctuation

left/right front chassis rails notched

left/right front tyre treads worn on inside edge

suspension lowered

Pass 29 Oct 2014 35,285 miles

front brake balance

idle speed high

left/right front brake flexi hoses cracked

rear brke pipes corroded

rear number plate security

rear wheel bearing play

right front tyre tread worn on inside edge

speedo lights dim

steering play

Fail 29 Oct 2014 35,285 miles

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

front brake balance

idle speed high

left/right front brake flexi hoses cracked

rear brke pipes corroded

rear number plate security

rear wheel bearing play

right front tyre tread worn on inside edge

speedo lights dim

steering play

Pass 11 Jul 2013 34,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge and on the legal limit

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

steering damper bushes deteriorating

Fail 2 Jul 2013 34,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge and on the legal limit

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

steering damper bushes deteriorating

Pass 25 Jul 2012 32,717 miles

front brake flexi hoses cracked

left rear light lens damaged

left/right lower ball joints slight lift

left/right rear brake pipes corroded

left/right rear wheel bearings slight play

rear silencer split

right front tyre tread worn on edge

steering box play

steering damper bushes worn

Fail 25 Jul 2012 32,716 miles

Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake flexi hoses cracked

left rear light lens damaged

left/right lower ball joints slight lift

left/right rear brake pipes corroded

left/right rear wheel bearings slight play

rear silencer split

right front tyre tread worn on edge

steering box play

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 30 Jun 2011 31,101 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 30,414 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 30,414 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 29,193 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 26,999 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 25,063 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 25,063 miles

Centre Front Steering column flexible coupling locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2006 22,615 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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BHY 297H is a 2006 Volkswagen Camper in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BHY 297H, 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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BHY 297H is a 2006 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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