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CAU 373H

2003 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

28,432 mi
Last recorded28,432 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Camper62,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAU 373H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 28,432 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 28,296 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on n/s/r chassi

Fail 17 Jul 2015 28,250 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 27,672 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drive shaft boots perished

left hand wiper starting to perish

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 2 Aug 2013 26,290 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 26,258 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front no plate damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2012 24,669 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 24,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wear in n/s/r wheel bearing

wear in o/s/f bottom ball joint

o/s and n/s bottom ball joint boots leaking

Pass 15 Jul 2011 18,708 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front wipers deteriorated

steering box mist of oil

Fail 8 Jul 2011 18,538 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Centre Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front wipers deteriorated

steering box mist of oil

Pass 9 Jul 2010 14,303 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside rear inner driveshaft bolt loose

Fail 2 Jul 2010 14,303 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside rear inner driveshaft bolt loose

Pass 11 Jul 2009 11,046 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 102,851 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 102,712 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 8,462 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 7,161 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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CAU 373H is a 2003 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CAU 373H, 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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CAU 373H is a 2003 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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