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KVW 217N

2005 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,675 mi
Last recorded76,675 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Camper54,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVW 217N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 76,675 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 72,458 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 66,956 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 64,344 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 64,344 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 63,387 miles

Oil leak

offside headlamp image slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2015 63,383 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

offside headlamp image slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2014 62,697 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 63,589 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 60,800 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

fuel cap seal perished

headlamp converters fitted

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 23 Apr 2013 60,800 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

fuel cap seal perished

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 16 May 2012 59,574 miles

both front upper ball joint rubbers getting deteriated

headlights have beam deflectors fitted

n/s/f brake hose twisted not causeing problem

o/s steering arm bent slightly

vehicle heavily undersealed underneath unable to fully check

Pass 27 May 2011 57,707 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

no plate light dim

shows extensive welded areas

Pass 13 Dec 2008 57,334 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 57,288 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 57,220 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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KVW 217N is a 2005 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 54,024 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KVW 217N, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KVW 217N registered?

KVW 217N is a 2005 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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