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JFL 165D

2000 Volkswagen Camper Van

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

73,378 mi
Last recorded73,378 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Camper Van53,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFL 165D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 73,378 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both rear outer drive shaft gaiters split

Fail 12 Feb 2018 73,377 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both rear outer drive shaft gaiters split

Pass 5 Jul 2016 72,727 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

parking brake 18%

Pass 10 Jul 2015 72,362 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 72,355 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both front truions contain slight play

Pass 23 Jun 2014 7,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

corossion to offside rear jacking point

Fail 23 Jun 2014 7,158 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corossion to offside rear jacking point

Pass 19 Jun 2013 69,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 66,105 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight rubbing noted to offside & nearside front brake hoses when lock to lock check applied

steering box has slight movement at mounting point

steering column has slight movement at top mounting

Pass 1 Jul 2011 60,111 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside & nearside front brake hoses has slight rubbing when steering lock to lock check applied

Fail 22 Jun 2011 60,063 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 55,073 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 53,542 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 53,542 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 47,018 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/side rear wheel bearing has play close to limit

Fail 2 Feb 2008 47,018 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/side rear wheel bearing has play close to limit

Pass 21 Feb 2007 43,698 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 43,684 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play both front kingpins

Pass 2 Mar 2006 40,018 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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JFL 165D is a 2000 Volkswagen Camper Van in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 53,542 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 JFL 165D, 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 26 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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JFL 165D is a 2000 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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