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MC56 ENU

2006 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

62,741 mi
Last recorded62,741 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper60,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC56 ENU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2 Camper
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 62,741 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 62,443 miles

Various underbody components corroded

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 62,232 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 61,726 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 61,726 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 59,524 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 59,524 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 59,490 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 58,641 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking on to exhaust pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 58,641 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking on to exhaust pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 57,734 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 57,734 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 52,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 52,346 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 52,346 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 47,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 47,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 44,499 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 44,499 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 38,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 38,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 37,184 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 29 May 2012 37,174 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 32,855 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 32,629 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 30,415 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 30,413 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Leak from steering box

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

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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MC56 ENU is a 2006 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 60,806 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 Type 2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MC56 ENU, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MC56 ENU is a 2006 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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