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GEL 568L

2008 Volkswagen Camper Van

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

24,722 mi
Last recorded24,722 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Camper Van36,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 568L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 24,722 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 23,926 miles

Oil leak ()

all four tyres cracking/perishing between tread pattern

Fail 28 Feb 2017 23,925 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage reflector broken (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate incorrect second number plate fitted(incorrect reg) (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

all four tyres cracking/perishing between tread pattern

both wiper blades look in poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2016 22,967 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 22,964 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate incorrect more than one reg plate. (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 21,216 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 21,216 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 19,509 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 42,475 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 42,474 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 42,474 miles

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

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 42,164 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 39,754 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 39,754 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 37,574 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

washer tube leaking in car

Pass 22 Jan 2010 37,574 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

washer tube leaking in car

Fail 3 Jun 2009 37,375 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 35,155 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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GEL 568L is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper Van in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 GEL 568L, 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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GEL 568L is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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