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RCD 218G

2002 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,310 mi
Last recorded20,310 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Camper66,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCD 218G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 20,310 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 30 May 2015 20,309 miles

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 19,001 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 16,342 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 14,155 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 13,356 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 11,837 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 9,928 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 47,457 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2006 45,674 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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RCD 218G is a 2002 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 RCD 218G, 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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RCD 218G is a 2002 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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