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KE05 LWF

2005 Volkswagen Motorhome

White Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,806 mi
Last recorded29,806 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Motorhome37,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 LWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 29,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front HIGH LEVEL LIGHT NOT WORKING

HEADLIGHT LEVEL NOT WORKING ON CAMPER VAN

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear RUST HOLE

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 3 Apr 2025 29,795 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front HIGH LEVEL LIGHT NOT WORKING

HEADLIGHT LEVEL NOT WORKING ON CAMPER VAN

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear RUST HOLE

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 28 Mar 2024 29,310 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 29,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive head light fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive head light fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 28,682 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 27,279 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 27,016 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS PRESENT AT TIME OF TESTING.

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 OF 8 LED'S INOPERATIVE. (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 4 OF 8 LED'S INOPERATIVE. (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP WITHIN ZONE "A". (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 27,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BEAM KICK UP TO RIGHT. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BEAM KICK UP TO RIGHT. (4.1.2 (c))

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS PRESENT AT TIME OF TESTING.

HANDBRAKE LEVER RESERVE TRAVEL NEARING SERVICE LIMIT AND OBSTRUCTED BY DRIVERS SEAT.

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 OF 8 LED'S INOPERATIVE. (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 4 OF 8 LED'S INOPERATIVE. (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP WITHIN ZONE "A". (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 26,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 24,735 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 24,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake pad warning wire adrift and fouling on wheel rim.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2017 23,666 miles

Engine covers and undertrays present at time of inspection.

Headlamp beam convertors present on lenses at time of inspection.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2016 23,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 May 2016 23,635 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2015 23,531 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 11 May 2015 23,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 22,008 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 May 2013 19,751 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 18,135 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 17,211 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 15,367 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 10,905 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorhome?

Based on 5,016 MOT tests across 284 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
1,733
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
284
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 148
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 139
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 133
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Brake pipe excessively corroded 103
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KE05 LWF is a 2005 Volkswagen Motorhome in White with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 37,431 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE05 LWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KE05 LWF registered?

KE05 LWF is a 2005 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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