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MCU 285K

2008 Volkswagen Camper Van

Yellow Petrol 2056cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,610 mi
Last recorded72,610 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Camper Van36,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCU 285K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,056cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 72,610 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 72,605 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 66,009 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 60,877 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 56,950 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 56,852 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 56,852 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 56,192 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 55,398 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 53,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 51,412 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2009 49,620 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

knock from steering column

Fail 31 Jul 2009 49,605 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

knock from steering column

Pass 30 Jul 2008 48,839 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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MCU 285K is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper Van in Yellow with a 2,056cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MCU 285K, 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 MCU 285K registered?

MCU 285K is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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The MOT history for MCU 285K shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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