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FHJ 416D

2008 Volkswagen Camper Van

Red Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,888 mi
Last recorded5,888 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Camper Van36,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHJ 416D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 May 2025 5,888 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 5,047 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

nail in nearside rear tyre

parking brake efficiency low on offside

Pass 28 Apr 2016 4,995 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak from engine, nearside

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside efficiency low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 May 2014 4,942 miles

Oil leak

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

front brake hoses long

wipers slow

Pass 30 May 2013 4,898 miles

handbrake efficiency lower than normal on offside

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2012 4,841 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside and offside rear outer driveshaft gaiters split

no bump stops fitted to rear suspension

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

suspect slight noise/roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Mar 2011 3,474 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering

Pass 30 Mar 2010 1,858 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 1,400 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 2 miles

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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FHJ 416D is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper Van in Red with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 36,792 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 FHJ 416D, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FHJ 416D registered?

FHJ 416D is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 19 April 2008.

Is FHJ 416D safe to buy?

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