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JBY 477J

2002 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,750 mi
Last recorded79,750 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Camper66,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 477J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 79,750 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 79,747 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 79,729 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 78,411 miles

all four tyres perished/cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2014 78,114 miles

front and rear tyres starting to perish

o/s inner and outer sill's corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 76,841 miles

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

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

corrosion at o/s outer sill

o/s rear outer drive shaft boot split open

under body corrosion

Fail 13 May 2013 76,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

corrosion at o/s outer sill

o/s rear outer drive shaft boot split open

under body corrosion

Pass 11 May 2012 74,789 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2012 74,785 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 71,572 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 67,320 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise o/s/f tyre in poor condition

Fail 29 Apr 2010 67,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

advise o/s/f tyre in poor condition

Pass 27 May 2009 63,135 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 63,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 61,760 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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JBY 477J is a 2002 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JBY 477J, 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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JBY 477J is a 2002 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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