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CBY 378G

2001 Volkswagen Camper

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

16,779 mi
Last recorded16,779 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Camper72,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBY 378G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 16,779 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 16 May 2013 16,779 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 139,060 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 May 2011 108,872 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 May 2010 8,246 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 8,246 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 4,147 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 4,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

knock from steering box.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 98,890 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 98,890 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

steering box noisey

Pass 10 Apr 2007 91,270 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Apr 2007 91,270 miles

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Apr 2006 84,763 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish on inner sidewalls

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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CBY 378G is a 2001 Volkswagen Camper in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 72,688 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 CBY 378G, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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CBY 378G is a 2001 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 12 February 2001.

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