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YS03 BUS

2003 Volkswagen Camper

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,477 mi
Last recorded138,477 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Camper62,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 BUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 138,477 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 138,445 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 138,149 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 138,149 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 135,809 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play end float (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 135,809 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play end float (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 133,373 miles

Centre seat belts not tested as seat rear ward facing

Nearside Front suspension pivots stiff as suspension movement small

Rear seat base loose

Fail 21 Aug 2015 133,370 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Battery insecure engine bay (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle Identification Number not legible inner wing area - painted over (6.3.5.a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle service brake reading n/s/r reading 82kg / o/s/r 232kg (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre seat belts not tested as seat rear ward facing

Nearside Front suspension pivots stiff as suspension movement small

Rear seat base loose

Pass 16 Feb 2015 133,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 133,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 10 Apr 2013 133,061 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 130,684 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 126,104 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 126,080 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 118,023 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust rusty condition

Fail 12 Feb 2010 118,016 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust rusty condition

Pass 22 Jul 2009 112,539 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2009 112,539 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2008 97,733 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 80,158 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)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 68,397 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 68,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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YS03 BUS is a 2003 Volkswagen Camper in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YS03 BUS, 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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YS03 BUS is a 2003 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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