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PAS 849

2003 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

84,378 mi
Last recorded84,378 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Camper62,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAS 849
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 84,378 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 83,870 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 83,623 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 83,097 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 82,946 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 82,946 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2018 82,802 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 82,802 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 82,742 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 82,656 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 82,299 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 81,940 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 81,940 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 80,276 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 79,839 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 78,373 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 76,888 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 76,888 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 74,695 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 73,385 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 70,010 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 65,611 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 65,437 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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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PAS 849 is a 2003 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 62,719 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 PAS 849, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PAS 849 registered?

PAS 849 is a 2003 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 19 May 2003.

Is PAS 849 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAS 849 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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