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UVW 966R

2001 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

235,046 mi
Last recorded235,046 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Camper72,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVW 966R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 235,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in steering centre idler

Fail 31 May 2017 235,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight play in steering centre idler

Pass 17 May 2016 234,568 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 234,107 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 234,097 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 33,631 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 33,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

slight play in steering damper

slight play in steering pivot to axle beam

Pass 30 Oct 2012 232,886 miles

drivers seat belt stalk missing plastic cover

hand brake near end of reserve travel

Pass 4 Oct 2011 32,412 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 231,630 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 23,002 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

small corrosion hole to o/s inner sill

Pass 10 Sep 2008 228,280 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 228,275 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 226,838 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 226,838 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 223,324 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 223,318 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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UVW 966R is a 2001 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 72,688 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UVW 966R, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was UVW 966R registered?

UVW 966R is a 2001 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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