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JNP 742C

2005 Volkswagen Camper Van

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

1,530 mi
Last recorded1,530 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Camper Van45,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNP 742C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 1,530 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 1,530 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 1,248 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 1,227 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 937 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 885 miles

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2006 829 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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JNP 742C is a 2005 Volkswagen Camper Van in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 45,209 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JNP 742C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JNP 742C registered?

JNP 742C is a 2005 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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The MOT history for JNP 742C shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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