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YTA 447L

2008 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

42,715 mi
Last recorded42,715 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Camper Van36,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTA 447L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 42,715 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 41,208 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 41,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 40,574 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 39,273 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 34,446 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 34,446 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2019 34,273 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on side walls

nearside front tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 14 May 2018 30,505 miles

slight corrosion to nearside front inner sill

Pass 15 May 2017 23,541 miles

slight corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 25 May 2016 15,843 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 8,209 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 8,207 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Main beam tell tail not working .

Pass 22 May 2014 69,299 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 69,299 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 May 2013 3,629 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 476 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2011 95,219 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 95,219 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 95,090 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2010 95,085 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2009 88,250 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear flexible brake hoses ferralls slightly corroded

headlight converters fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2009 88,250 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear flexible brake hoses ferralls slightly corroded

headlight converters fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2008 87,941 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear brake ferrule going rusty

nearside rear chassis leg (in engine bay) going rusty

nearside rear outer drive shaft boot split

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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YTA 447L is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 36,792 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YTA 447L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YTA 447L registered?

YTA 447L is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 4 December 2008.

Is YTA 447L safe to buy?

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