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PTU 159C

2000 Volkswagen Camper

Purple Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

43,953 mi
Last recorded43,953 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Camper58,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTU 159C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 43,953 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 42,739 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 40,458 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 39,817 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 39,810 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 37,982 miles

general underbody corrosion

nearside floor corroded

offside/nearside outer sills corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 37,348 miles

both outer sills corroded

general underbody corrosion

nearside flooring corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 35,860 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside flooring corroded

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2011 32,382 miles

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

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2010 29,964 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 28,186 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 25,085 miles

brake,suspension and exhaust modifications

extensive under body repairs and corrosion

front in front hubs

offside and nearside inner sills rusted through

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear outrigger rusted through

Pass 18 Jul 2007 22,556 miles

nearside centre underbody rusted through

nearside rear tyre flat

rubbing marks on nearside front chassis

slight play in front hubs

Pass 27 Jul 2006 18,555 miles

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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PTU 159C is a 2000 Volkswagen Camper in Purple with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 58,092 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 PTU 159C, 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 26 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 PTU 159C registered?

PTU 159C is a 2000 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is PTU 159C safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTU 159C shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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