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VBY 261E

2003 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,692 mi
Last recorded63,692 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Camper62,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 261E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 63,692 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 63,780 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 62,628 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 62,479 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 62,478 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 May 2013 62,265 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 51,908 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 51,838 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

corrosion off side front outrigger

near side front brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 5 Jul 2010 51,838 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

corrosion off side front outrigger

near side front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 30 Apr 2008 51,760 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 51,054 miles

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

near side front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 21 Apr 2007 51,054 miles

near side front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 27 Apr 2006 50,855 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 50,855 miles

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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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VBY 261E is a 2003 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VBY 261E, 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 VBY 261E registered?

VBY 261E is a 2003 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is VBY 261E safe to buy?

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