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N12 GKL

2005 Volkswagen Motorhome

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

40,578 mi
Last recorded40,578 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Motorhome37,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 GKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 40,578 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 39,109 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 39,106 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 38,446 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 38,446 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 38,010 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 10 Jun 2020 37,431 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 34,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 33,155 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 31,106 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 28,307 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 24,715 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 23,229 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 23,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 22,495 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 19,106 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 17,427 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 17,302 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 11,744 miles

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2008 9,038 miles

drivers mirror cracked

Fail 22 Jul 2008 9,038 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorhome?

Based on 5,016 MOT tests across 284 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
1,733
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
284
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 148
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 139
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 133
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Brake pipe excessively corroded 103
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N12 GKL is a 2005 Volkswagen Motorhome in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 37,431 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motorhome fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N12 GKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N12 GKL registered?

N12 GKL is a 2005 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is N12 GKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N12 GKL shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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