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APO 289C

2005 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,598 mi
Last recorded13,598 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Camper54,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPO 289C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 13,598 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 13,926 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

The steering relay pivot is worn

Pass 8 Jun 2016 13,754 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing noisey

Fail 6 Jun 2016 13,754 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing noisey

Pass 2 May 2014 13,707 miles

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

engine idle speed high

n/s front brake noisy

Fail 25 Apr 2014 13,673 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine idle speed high

n/s front brake noisy

Pass 3 Feb 2010 13,605 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Strong smell of petrol inside van

Fail 26 Jan 2010 13,599 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Upper Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Strong smell of petrol inside van

Pass 29 Jan 2009 13,245 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 13,231 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 12,819 miles

hand brake travel

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 12,562 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 11,630 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 11,616 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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APO 289C is a 2005 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 APO 289C, 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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APO 289C is a 2005 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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