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JTR 256D

2006 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,900 mi
Last recorded87,900 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Camper53,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTR 256D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 87,900 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 87,219 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 86,713 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin assembly (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy noisiest (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin assembly (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Slight play in central steering pivot assembly

Pass 5 Oct 2018 86,201 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 85,621 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 85,358 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 85,356 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 64% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 84,768 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 83,722 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 12 Sep 2014 83,659 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 13 Sep 2013 83,397 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 82,497 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 81,741 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 81,738 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 81,678 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 81,220 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 12 Apr 2007 81,050 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 81,049 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 77,954 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 77,954 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in offside front kingpin

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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JTR 256D is a 2006 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 53,581 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 JTR 256D, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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JTR 256D is a 2006 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 4 May 2006.

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