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PBY 261D

2002 Volkswagen Camper

Purple Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,294 mi
Last recorded54,294 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Camper66,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBY 261D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 54,294 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 54,062 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 53,345 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 53,340 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 52,828 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 52,319 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 52,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

brake pedal has long travels but does not creep

osr chassis has small hole but not prescibed area

Pass 8 Jul 2010 52,867 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 52,867 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 86,883 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 86,867 miles

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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PBY 261D is a 2002 Volkswagen Camper in Purple with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 66,126 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PBY 261D, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PBY 261D is a 2002 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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