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MLF 297P

2006 Volkswagen Camper Van

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

37,939 mi
Last recorded37,939 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Camper Van39,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLF 297P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 37,939 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 36,284 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 33,944 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 30,694 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 26,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 25,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 24,381 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 21,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 21,677 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

exhaust o/s corroded slight blow

surface corrison on brake discs

Fail 27 Oct 2016 21,677 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

exhaust o/s corroded slight blow

surface corrison on brake discs

Pass 9 Apr 2015 20,597 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 18,152 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front brake discs rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2013 17,913 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 17,913 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2012 16,820 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 16,820 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 15,369 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 14,644 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 14,640 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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MLF 297P is a 2006 Volkswagen Camper Van in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 39,168 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MLF 297P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MLF 297P is a 2006 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 May 2006.

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