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MVG 217C

2005 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

50,006 mi
Last recorded50,006 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Camper54,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVG 217C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 50,006 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 50,000 miles

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering system fouling catching chassis (2.2.D.2a)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings pivot center (2.2.B.1h)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 46,307 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 43,898 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2014 41,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyre pressures slightly low

slight free play in steering

Fail 11 Apr 2014 41,332 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyre pressures slightly low

slight free play in steering

Pass 30 Aug 2013 41,314 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 40,590 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 30,935 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 30,935 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 23,959 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

cover over brake master cylinder unable to see brake fluid lever

Fail 28 Mar 2007 23,959 miles

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

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

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

cover over brake fluid master cylinder unable to see fluid level †shields fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2006 15,115 miles

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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MVG 217C is a 2005 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MVG 217C, 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 MVG 217C registered?

MVG 217C is a 2005 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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