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173 UXL

2005 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

61,137 mi
Last recorded61,137 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Camper54,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration173 UXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 61,137 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 60,747 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 60,739 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 60,334 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 60,334 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2017 59,726 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 59,726 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 58,979 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 58,979 miles

surface rust on brake pipes

Fail 11 Jun 2013 58,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 3 May 2012 58,979 miles

Nearside innersde wall on tyre starting to crack

Fail 25 Apr 2012 58,979 miles

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

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside innersde wall on tyre starting to crack

Pass 21 Apr 2011 58,979 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyre starting to crackup

Fail 18 Apr 2011 58,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front and nearside rear tyre starting to crackup

Pass 7 May 2010 58,979 miles

Nearside front tyre perished on side walls

Fail 29 Apr 2010 58,979 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front tyre perished on side walls

Pass 29 Apr 2009 58,979 miles

ALL TYRES PERISHED

ALL TYRES PERISHED SLIGHT LEAK IN STEERING BOX SEAL

Fail 15 Apr 2009 58,979 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

ALL TYRES PERISHED

ALL TYRES PERISHED SLIGHT LEAK IN STEERING BOX SEAL

Pass 28 Jun 2007 58,979 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 58,979 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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173 UXL is a 2005 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 54,024 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 173 UXL, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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173 UXL is a 2005 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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