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W400 RED

2003 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,010 mi
Last recorded106,010 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Camper62,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW400 RED
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 106,010 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer floor under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

front-rear of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 4 Feb 2025 104,242 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 104,111 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 102,281 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 100,944 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 99,567 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 98,771 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 97,517 miles

Rear slight oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2020 97,517 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear slight oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2019 95,700 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 91,479 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 86,271 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 81,194 miles

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Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 72,293 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight play in nearside inner front suspension joint

Pass 10 Oct 2014 65,807 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 47,469 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 47,467 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 45,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 43,018 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 43,018 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 40,461 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 40,454 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2009 38,930 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 38,928 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 38,196 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 36,984 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 33,031 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 33,031 miles

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

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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W400 RED is a 2003 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W400 RED, 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 W400 RED registered?

W400 RED is a 2003 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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