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KTL 259E

2008 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,650 mi
Last recorded88,650 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTL 259E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 88,650 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 88,505 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 86,391 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion box section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion box section (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 11 May 2016 86,389 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion box section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion box section (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2015 85,275 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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 13 May 2014 84,987 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 84,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 84,560 miles

both rear inner sills have slight corrosion

Pass 24 May 2012 83,804 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside inner sill has slight corrosion

Pass 18 May 2011 81,880 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 80,702 miles

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

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

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

engine has oil leaks

slight freeplay in steering idler

slight noise in offside rear wheelbearing

Fail 22 Jan 2010 80,682 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

anti slip pad missing of clutch pedel

engine has oil leaks

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight wear in steering idler

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2 Camper?

Based on 1,526 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 122
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
position lamp(s) not working 60
Stop lamp not working 54
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KTL 259E is a 2008 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KTL 259E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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KTL 259E is a 2008 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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