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CL51 HER

2004 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

227,289 mi
Last recorded227,289 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Camper Van72,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL51 HER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 227,289 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside drivers sill corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2023 226,703 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 226,670 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 224,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 224,470 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 223,779 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 223,773 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 222,081 miles

large amount of travel on brake pedal

Fail 20 Mar 2019 222,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 220,920 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 220,916 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 214,755 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 214,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 201,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from compansator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from compansator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 192,055 miles

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

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

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

No load index rating on all 4 tyres.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 192,055 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

No load index rating on all 4 tyres.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 184,881 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 183,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

foot brake travel has little reserve

Fail 6 Dec 2012 183,770 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

foot brake travel has little reserve

Pass 2 Dec 2011 182,029 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 173,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 166,200 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 155,071 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 155,071 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 147,939 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Release Bearing Noisy(gearbox)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 147,527 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Release Bearing Noisy(gearbox)

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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CL51 HER is a 2004 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CL51 HER, 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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CL51 HER is a 2004 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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