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Volkswagen Camper

Green · Petrol · 1961 · 1,300 cc

243 XUBMOT history

243 XUB is a green petrol Volkswagen Camper first used on 22 Feb 2007. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2025 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 9,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2025
Mileage
9,744 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2024
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
243 XUB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Camper
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
22 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

243 XUB was last recorded at 9,744 miles on 4 Mar 2024, 1,645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2017.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Aug 2009: 69,453 miles, lower than 69,543 miles on 29 Aug 2008.
  • 26 Jul 2010: 1,920 miles, lower than 69,453 miles on 14 Aug 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
8,099 miles · 9 Jun 2017
Between the last two tests
1,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 9,744 miles
  • 2017 – 8,099 miles
  • 2016 – 7,991 miles
  • 2015 – 7,981 miles
  • 2014 – 7,544 miles
  • 2013 – 6,689 miles
  • 2012 – 6,033 miles
  • 2011 – 5,654 miles
  • 2010 – 1,920 miles
  • 2009 – 69,453 miles
  • 2008 – 69,543 miles
  • 2007 – 69,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass9,744 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass9,744 miles (+1,645)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    9,744 miles
    Test number
    183162942727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass8,099 miles (+108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    8,099 miles
    Test number
    507298033683
    • AdvisorySlight gear oil leak
  3. Pass7,991 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    7,991 miles
    Test number
    913700827849
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  4. Pass7,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    7,981 miles
    Test number
    699041905261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail7,981 miles (+437)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,981 miles
    Test number
    198296995156
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSteering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
  6. Pass7,544 miles (+855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    7,544 miles
    Test number
    215087794171
    • AdvisoryCentre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
  7. Pass6,689 miles (+656)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    6,689 miles
    Test number
    918658893173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  8. Pass6,033 miles (+379)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    6,033 miles
    Test number
    516561102256
    • NoteGearbox leaking oil from gear selector shaft
    • NoteSteering universal joint has slight free play
  9. Pass5,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    5,654 miles
    Test number
    167793001280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail5,654 miles (+3,734)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,654 miles
    Test number
    657293101239
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  11. Pass1,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    1,920 miles
    Test number
    373747200421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail1,920 miles (-67,533)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,920 miles
    Test number
    791177000235
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
  13. Pass69,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    69,453 miles
    Test number
    384386329491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,453 miles (-90)5 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,453 miles
    Test number
    944277119217
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureHorn control missing (1.6.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
  15. Pass69,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    69,543 miles
    Test number
    733092548267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    69,543 miles
    Test number
    552949627043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 243 XUB

What vehicle is registration 243 XUB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 243 XUB on a green petrol Volkswagen Camper first used on 22 Feb 2007. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 243 XUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 243 XUB expired on 3 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 243 XUB?
The MOT on 243 XUB expired on 3 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 243 XUB done?
243 XUB was recorded at 9,744 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2024.
Has 243 XUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 243 XUB has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on 243 XUB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 5 Aug 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 243 XUB find?
243 XUB passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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