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MRD 824J

2005 Volkswagen Camper Van

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,600 mi
Last recorded54,600 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Camper Van45,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRD 824J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 54,600 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 49,418 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 48,509 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 47,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 45,852 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 45,852 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

offside rear brake slow to react

Pass 5 Mar 2013 44,831 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 42,044 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 May 2012 42,044 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,492 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 41,492 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 40,749 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 40,749 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 40,636 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 40,427 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 40,032 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 38,517 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 38,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

both outer sills some corrosion

nearside front wiper blade splitting

rear floor under battery corroded

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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MRD 824J is a 2005 Volkswagen Camper Van in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 45,209 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 Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MRD 824J, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MRD 824J registered?

MRD 824J is a 2005 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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