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Y171 GAE

2001 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,155 mi
Last recorded91,155 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Camper72,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 GAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 91,155 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 75,989 miles

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

o/s/r floor battery support corroded

Fail 10 May 2012 75,983 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r floor battery support corroded

Fail 4 May 2012 75,973 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)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

o/s/r floor battery support corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2012 75,966 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)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 75,485 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

general corrosion to body panels and under body

service brake pedal slightly spongy (pos due to new parts fitted)

washers ran out of fluid during test

Pass 8 Apr 2011 75,485 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

general corrosion to body panels and under body

service brake pedal slightly spongy (pos due to new parts fitted)

washers ran out of fluid during test

Pass 14 Apr 2010 74,375 miles

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

play in steering system near fail

Pass 21 Apr 2009 69,945 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 69,842 miles

Centre Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 62,939 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 55,921 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 46,362 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2005 38,963 miles

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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Y171 GAE is a 2001 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 72,688 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 Y171 GAE, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Y171 GAE is a 2001 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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