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WAX 261S

2000 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

37,584 mi
Last recorded37,584 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Camper58,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAX 261S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 37,584 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 29,997 miles

Both inner sills holed and corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 28,219 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 21,417 miles

Slight breakage and corrosion in offside front inner sill and chassis outrigger

Slight breakage and corrosion in offside rear chassis outrigger

Pass 29 Apr 2015 18,507 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 16,495 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 13,478 miles

left footbrake effort

left front jacking point corroded

left mirror damaged

rear wheel bearing play

right inner sill corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2013 13,478 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

left footbrake effort

left front jacking point corroded

left mirror damaged

rear wheel bearing play

right inner sill corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 10,197 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust system rusty

Fog lamps show white light to rear

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 10,197 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust system rusty

Fog lamps show white light to rear

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 336 miles

exhaust blow

left mirror damaged

left upper ball joint play

right inner sill corroded

right lower ball joint play

right outer torsion bar cap corroded

right rear chassis repair

Fail 3 Aug 2010 336 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust blow

left mirror damaged

left upper ball joint play

right inner sill corroded

right lower ball joint play

right outer torsion bar cap corroded

right rear chassis repair

Pass 24 Aug 2009 95,229 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 95,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 93,219 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 93,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 31 May 2008 93,069 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

near side rear end of chassis rail is corroded and needs attention in the very near future(now )the bumper/towing bracket and engine mount all share this area.

Pass 11 Jul 2006 89,404 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 88,978 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rear foglight lens too pale.

some binding on of the n/s/f brake.

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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WAX 261S is a 2000 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 58,092 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 WAX 261S, 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 26 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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WAX 261S is a 2000 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 2 October 2000.

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