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GVU 36D

2002 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

69,973 mi
Last recorded69,973 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Camper66,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVU 36D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 69,973 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 69,973 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 69,689 miles

both rear light lenses faded

Fail 23 Jun 2022 69,689 miles

Central Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipping wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 69,629 miles

both rear light lenses starting to fade

front brakes slightly unbalanced

rear brakes slightly unbalanced

Fail 1 Oct 2019 69,629 miles

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

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

both rear light lenses starting to fade

front brakes slightly unbalanced

rear brakes slightly unbalanced

Pass 29 Sep 2018 68,228 miles

front brakes slightly unbalanced

rear brakes slightly unbalanced

Pass 16 Aug 2017 66,957 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 66,957 miles

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

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

slight play in rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering

Pass 8 Jul 2016 66,110 miles

brake pedal close to accelerator pedal

Fail 7 Jul 2016 66,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 65,410 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 65,410 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 65,405 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

stoplight lenses starting to fade

Pass 18 Jun 2014 63,239 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 62,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside front wheel slightly rubbing axle

Fail 14 Jun 2011 62,936 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside front wheel slightly rubbing axle

Pass 26 May 2010 62,670 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 62,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 61,801 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 61,801 miles

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

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

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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GVU 36D is a 2002 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 66,126 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 GVU 36D, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GVU 36D registered?

GVU 36D is a 2002 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 20 May 2002.

Is GVU 36D safe to buy?

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