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UOD 898R

2008 Volkswagen Camper Van

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

47,879 mi
Last recorded47,879 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Camper Van36,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOD 898R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 47,879 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake has little reserve travel

Pass 6 May 2016 47,638 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 47,437 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2014 46,993 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2013 46,432 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 May 2013 45,341 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2012 45,424 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 18 May 2012 45,424 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2011 43,999 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 43,998 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

nearside rear constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 7 May 2010 42,197 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 42,197 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres side walls cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2008 37,760 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Aug 2008 37,760 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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UOD 898R is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper Van in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UOD 898R, 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.

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What year was UOD 898R registered?

UOD 898R is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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