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Y483 PVV

2001 Volkswagen Camper

Silver Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

173,125 mi
Last recorded173,125 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Camper72,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY483 PVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 173,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 173,125 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 172,287 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 172,287 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 171,701 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

weld repairs covered in underseal

Fail 2 Aug 2019 171,697 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 168,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 168,740 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

possible fluid leak, osf brake caliper

rear view mirror missing

Pass 4 Jul 2017 166,770 miles

Adv cuts in tyre side walls

Adv various oil leaks

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 166,770 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Adv various oil leaks

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 164,692 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 164,692 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2015 161,903 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 159,961 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 159,961 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 151,467 miles

air bag light on oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2013 151,467 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2012 140,483 miles

air bag light on

Pass 10 Feb 2011 129,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

airbag light on ( please be advised that from 01/01/2012 this item will fail the mot test)

both rear wheel trims missing

hole drilled in the top of brake fluid resovoir lid

Pass 30 Jan 2010 122,637 miles

RFR's as per mot 624653220073

Fail 23 Jan 2010 122,362 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2009 111,494 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 99,256 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

offside wiper blade torn at one end

some play in steering rack

Pass 6 Mar 2008 99,256 miles

Oil leak

offside wiper blade torn at one end

some play in steering rack

Pass 13 Mar 2007 93,608 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 93,608 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 87,633 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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Y483 PVV is a 2001 Volkswagen Camper in Silver with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 Y483 PVV, 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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Y483 PVV is a 2001 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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