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VBY 951L

2002 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,450 mi
Last recorded64,450 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 951L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 64,450 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 63,731 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 63,731 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 63,030 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 55,518 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2017 55,518 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

underside of vehicle showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2016 52,060 miles

Nearside Rear panel corodid

Nearside Rear very slight brake bind

o/s and n/s head lights have been taped out to make legal

o/s and n/s head lights poor pattern

under vehicle corodid

Fail 22 Aug 2016 52,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear panel corodid

Nearside Rear very slight brake bind

under vehicle corodid

Pass 23 Jul 2015 51,267 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 48,520 miles

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2013 48,339 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 46,080 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 46,080 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 41,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rubber steering coupling starting to crack

Fail 2 Jun 2011 41,439 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rubber steering coupling starting to crack

Pass 13 Nov 2009 40,703 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 40,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 38,251 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 38,251 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 37,484 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 37,484 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 36,376 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2 Camper?

Based on 1,526 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 122
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
position lamp(s) not working 60
Stop lamp not working 54
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VBY 951L is a 2002 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VBY 951L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VBY 951L is a 2002 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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