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NWJ 398D

2005 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,290 mi
Last recorded96,290 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Camper54,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWJ 398D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 96,290 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 96,179 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower panel box section, (inner) is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush worn/perished (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper king pin has some play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush is perished and shock absorber has a leak (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorbers have perished bushes (5.3.2 (c))

front and rear axles have different pairs of sizes, and rears are commercial type whereas front are standard

Fail 27 Mar 2021 96,179 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower panel box section, (inner) is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush worn/perished (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper king pin has some play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush is perished and shock absorber has a leak (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorbers have perished bushes (5.3.2 (c))

front and rear axles have different pairs of sizes, and rears are commercial type whereas front are standard

Pass 3 Jul 2018 96,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and has a worn /perished bush (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both rear shock absorbers, bushes worn/perished

Fail 29 Jun 2018 96,094 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near rear wheel, chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near rear wheel, on long chassis section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and has a worn /perished bush (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both rear shock absorbers, bushes worn/perished

Pass 10 Apr 2017 95,929 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 95,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling on steering arm (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling on steering arm (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine leaking oil

Pass 11 May 2016 95,379 miles

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

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

vehicle tested at normal ride height

vehicle under sealed

Fail 26 Apr 2016 95,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened end cap (2.4.E.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened end cap (2.4.E.4c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

vehicle under sealed

Pass 5 Jul 2013 94,066 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Headlight converters fitted

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front headlamp damaged.Offside front wingmirror slightly loose.Offside sill holed and corroded.Nearside sill holed and corroded.Offside front panel corroded and holed

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Vehicle heavily under sealed.Nearside rear bulk head repaird with glass fiber.Offside rear chassis leg cooroded.Offside rear hub slight misting of oil

Fail 3 Jul 2013 94,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Headlight converters fitted

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front headlamp damaged.Offside front wingmirror slightly loose.Offside sill holed and corroded.Nearside sill holed and corroded.Offside front panel corroded and holed

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Vehicle heavily under sealed.Nearside rear bulk head repaird with glass fiber.Offside rear chassis leg cooroded.Offside rear hub slight misting of oil

Pass 4 Jul 2012 92,864 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 91,073 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 90,279 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 88,813 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 88,813 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 83,016 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 82,948 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 80,638 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 80,127 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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NWJ 398D is a 2005 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NWJ 398D, 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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NWJ 398D is a 2005 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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