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AUB 291E

2005 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

55,571 mi
Last recorded55,571 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Camper54,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUB 291E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 55,571 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 55,370 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 55,143 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 55,143 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 54,569 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel drag link bush. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 54,312 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Jun 2020 54,312 miles

Central Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) pivot pin. (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Mar 2019 52,379 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 50,848 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 50,848 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 49,564 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 49,263 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 48,346 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 47,945 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 47,651 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 47,651 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 46,967 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,239 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 45,592 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 45,392 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 45,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 45,023 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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AUB 291E is a 2005 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 AUB 291E, 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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What year was AUB 291E registered?

AUB 291E is a 2005 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is AUB 291E safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUB 291E shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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