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TIL 779

2009 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

122,926 mi
Last recorded122,926 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Camper Van57,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIL 779
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 122,926 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 122,794 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 122,791 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 121,936 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 121,190 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 121,189 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 119,755 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 119,753 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 119,016 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 119,012 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 119,005 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s rear light reflector damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2018 118,580 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering damper also shows small free play (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 118,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering damper also shows small free play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 117,449 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 117,449 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 116,386 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 104,660 miles

Braking system leaking rear brake valve (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 116,104 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 116,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake pedel (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 106,261 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 94,439 miles

Front Brake lever modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 77,040 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 65,194 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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TIL 779 is a 2009 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 57,180 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 TIL 779, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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TIL 779 is a 2009 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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