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AKX 207E

2005 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

72,170 mi
Last recorded72,170 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Camper54,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKX 207E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 72,170 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 72,170 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 70,072 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 68,941 miles

Offside lower kingpin slight play

Fail 27 Jun 2022 68,939 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside lower kingpin slight play

Pass 21 Jun 2021 67,727 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 67,375 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 67,370 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 67,366 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 67,366 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 67,361 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play kingpin (2.2.B.1g)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 31 May 2016 67,365 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play kingpin (2.2.B.1g)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 May 2016 67,361 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play kingpin (2.2.B.1g)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 67,337 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 67,336 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 66,939 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 66,937 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Inner sills heavily corroded and need treating

Pass 21 Jun 2013 66,937 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 66,747 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 62,707 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 62,702 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 55,838 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 47,730 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 39,730 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)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 39,638 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

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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AKX 207E is a 2005 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AKX 207E, 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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AKX 207E is a 2005 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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