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DC05 AMC

2008 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,758 mi
Last recorded81,758 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Camper51,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 AMC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 81,758 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 78,942 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 74,102 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 74,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2022 69,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 61,283 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 55,817 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 55,811 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 54,153 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion and holes to inner and outer sills

n/s rear tyre heavily deteriorated

travel in brake pedal

Fail 19 Aug 2019 54,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion and holes to inner and outer sills

n/s rear tyre heavily deteriorated

travel in brake pedal

Pass 5 Sep 2018 52,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake pedal has travel

corrosion and holes inner and outer sills

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2018 52,336 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

corrosion and holes inner and outer sills

fuel cap seal deteriorated

n/s park brake weak

Pass 5 Sep 2017 48,383 miles

N/S inner and outer sill corroded.

Offside Front tyre heavily deteriorated.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 48,361 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded by seat mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded by seat mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion to n/s inner and outer sill

o/s front tyre heavily deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2016 44,423 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion to floor pan around front seat mountings

Fail 7 Jul 2016 44,423 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion to floor pan around front seat mountings

Pass 25 Jun 2015 41,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

battery insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2014 37,625 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 30,493 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 24,467 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 22,798 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 17,627 miles

hub caps fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 11 Jul 2011 17,627 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

hub caps fitted not allowing a full inspection

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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DC05 AMC is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 51,240 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 DC05 AMC, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DC05 AMC registered?

DC05 AMC is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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