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JS08 BAY

2008 Volkswagen Camper Van

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

33,694 mi
Last recorded33,694 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Camper Van36,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS08 BAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 33,694 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 33,667 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 33,505 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 33,211 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 33,132 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 29,329 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 26,437 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 25,301 miles

Both rear diff oil seals slightly damp.

Central Rear Rear cross member corroded.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 25,233 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 25,125 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 21,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencers (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 21,435 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencers (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 19,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 19,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 14,233 miles

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 May 2013 14,233 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 12,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

baffles in exhaust silencers corroded

fog light secured with cable ties

Fail 26 Mar 2012 12,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

baffles in exhaust silencers corroded

fog light secured with cable ties

Pass 17 May 2011 6,880 miles

Slight play in OS king pin

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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JS08 BAY is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper Van in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JS08 BAY, 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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What year was JS08 BAY registered?

JS08 BAY is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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