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BRU 453K

2004 Volkswagen Camper Van

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

10,429 mi
Last recorded10,429 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Camper Van72,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 453K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 10,429 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 10,428 miles

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 15 May 2018 10,424 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 10,292 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s mirror cracked rear view ok

Pass 14 Aug 2015 10,008 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 9,081 miles

Offside door mirror class cracked.

Fail 15 Aug 2014 9,077 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside door mirror class cracked.

Offside drive shaft outer gaiter split.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 7,291 miles

Both front shock absorbers retaining nuts not secure

Near side rear inner and off side rear outer cv boot split.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 7,286 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Near side rear inner and off side rear outer cv boot split.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 5,604 miles

Nearside rear drive shaft inner gaiter split.

Offside door mirror glass cracked.

Offside rear drive shaft outer gaiter split.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 4,616 miles

Rear bumper not fitted.

Windscreen chipped.

Offside door mirror glass cracked.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 3,859 miles

Nearside drive shaft inner boot split.

Nearside rear brake flexi hose perished.

Rear bumper not fitted.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 19 Aug 2010 3,859 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside drive shaft inner boot split.

Nearside rear brake flexi hose perished.

Rear bumper not fitted.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 665 miles

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

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

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

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

all 4 wheel nuts are on by half the thread

Pass 20 Aug 2007 97,812 miles

11 spots of corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2006 95,327 miles

Oil leak

slight play to centre steering idler

windscreen washers leaking

Fail 18 Aug 2006 95,304 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

slight play in centre steering idler

slight play steering box drop arm

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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BRU 453K is a 2004 Volkswagen Camper Van in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 72,490 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BRU 453K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BRU 453K is a 2004 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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