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SCV 879G

2008 Volkswagen Camper Van

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,890 mi
Last recorded66,890 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Camper Van36,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCV 879G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year2008
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 66,890 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 66,881 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow to read (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 May 2016 60,768 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 59,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 May 2015 59,738 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 59,504 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 May 2013 58,972 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 58,387 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 55,753 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 10 May 2011 55,733 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2010 52,131 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 51,105 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 11 Apr 2008 48,802 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 48,802 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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SCV 879G is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper Van in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SCV 879G, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SCV 879G registered?

SCV 879G is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is SCV 879G safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCV 879G shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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