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VAS 461

2003 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,952 mi
Last recorded97,952 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Camper62,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAS 461
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 97,952 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 96,069 miles

Slight Imbalance On Rear Brakes

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 94,946 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 94,946 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 23 May 2014 92,698 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 89,984 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 87,232 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 87,232 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

front brake hoses fouling steering arms

Pass 3 Jun 2011 85,206 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 83,181 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2009 80,675 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 80,675 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2008 79,662 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 75,608 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 75,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 73,221 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 73,221 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VAS 461 is a 2003 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 62,719 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 VAS 461, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VAS 461 registered?

VAS 461 is a 2003 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is VAS 461 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAS 461 shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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