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HRL 491D

2008 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,756 mi
Last recorded69,756 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Camper Van36,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRL 491D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 69,756 miles

nearside rear inner cv boot split

Fail 5 Sep 2015 69,738 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner cv boot excessively deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2014 69,729 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 69,729 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 69,468 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 69,466 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 69,445 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 69,445 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 68,925 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 68,902 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

slight wear in n/s and o/s front suspension joints

Pass 22 May 2008 67,912 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2008 67,912 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight oil leak from off side rear drive shaft seal

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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HRL 491D is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HRL 491D, 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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HRL 491D is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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