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PNP 581T

2011 Volkswagen Camper Van

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

74,273 mi
Last recorded74,273 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Camper Van42,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNP 581T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 74,273 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

small cracks in steering wheel spokes and centre boss

Pass 17 Apr 2025 73,935 miles

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 73,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 73,203 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 73,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 70,932 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 70,364 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge of tread

offside rear chassis outrigger corroded

rear drive shaft gaiters cracked

Fail 19 Apr 2017 70,321 miles

Central Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge of tread

offside rear chassis outrigger corroded

rear drive shaft gaiters cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2016 69,952 miles

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

exhaust corroded

offside front axle corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2016 69,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

Centre Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

exhaust corroded

offside front axle corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2015 69,515 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 69,515 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 67,957 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 67,957 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 66,023 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 66,021 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 65,946 miles

UNDERBODY CORROSION AND REAR INNER SILLS.

Fail 12 Mar 2012 65,943 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

UNDERBODY CORROSION AND REAR INNER SILLS.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 240,248 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 240,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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PNP 581T is a 2011 Volkswagen Camper Van in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 42,094 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 PNP 581T, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PNP 581T is a 2011 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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