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JFL 274D

2008 Volkswagen Camper Van

Red Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,570 mi
Last recorded4,570 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Camper Van36,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFL 274D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 4,570 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 4,570 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components too low unable to jack fouling brake hoses front on full lock (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

no hazard light

no rear fog light

Pass 7 Aug 2024 3,866 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 2,789 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 2,789 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2021 2,634 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 2,634 miles

Emissions not tested engine running too fast (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front seat insecure

Pass 29 May 2019 2,328 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 2,141 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 1,648 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 1,648 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Inner 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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 793 miles

NSF Tyre wearing on inner edge

NSF Tyre wearing on outter edge

OSR Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2013 599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OSR Tyre wearing on inner edge

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 328 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 37,284 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 37,284 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 274D is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper Van in Red with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 274D, 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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JFL 274D is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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