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ABW 188E

2004 Volkswagen Camper

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,749 mi
Last recorded51,749 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Camper51,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 188E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 51,749 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 51,722 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Both . (4.13 (a) (ii))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal incomplete. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation 46% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch area. Holed and corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed and corroded within prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central play at steering idler.

Nearside Front Slight play noted at lower and upper king pin mountings.

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 51,329 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 51,329 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Braking system leaking master cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch inner (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s outer sill corroded excessively

Pass 8 Dec 2016 50,946 miles

Body has slight corrosion centre (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 50,946 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams both front (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Body has slight corrosion centre (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 50,591 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 50,591 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 49,815 miles

slight play centre steering idler

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

slight wear o/s/f lower trunion

Pass 11 Oct 2013 49,369 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 49,369 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 48,794 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 48,288 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 46,903 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 45,894 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 44,256 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 44,256 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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ABW 188E is a 2004 Volkswagen Camper in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,204 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ABW 188E, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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ABW 188E is a 2004 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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