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MCU 228K

2001 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,802 mi
Last recorded94,802 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Camper72,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCU 228K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 94,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 92,046 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 90,406 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 90,382 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 87,851 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 85,447 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 82,924 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 82,924 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 81,002 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 79,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 76,114 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 73,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding

Pass 27 Feb 2009 71,298 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 68,857 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Feb 2007 65,058 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 64,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 64,249 miles

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

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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MCU 228K is a 2001 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 72,688 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MCU 228K, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MCU 228K is a 2001 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 15 August 2001.

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