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PTU 151C

1999 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,957 mi
Last recorded20,957 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Camper70,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTU 151C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 20,957 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 20,956 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 20,052 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 19,516 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 19,513 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation inside lens (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 19,158 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 19,157 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 16,814 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 18,614 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 18,303 miles

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

Nearside Front inner arch holed

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front valence holed

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

battery tray corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2019 18,231 miles

Nearside Front inner arch holed

Offside Front inner arch holed

Offside Rear inner arch holed

Fail 13 Nov 2019 18,229 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner arch holed

Offside Front inner arch holed

Offside Rear inner arch holed

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm slight play in bush through axle beam (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 17,699 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 17,068 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 17,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 15,768 miles

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

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

Offside Front light lens condensated

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 15,298 miles

condensation in offside front headlight lens

nearside windscreen leaking

Pass 10 Nov 2014 13,250 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 13,249 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 11,746 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 9,977 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 9,972 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

drivers seat back insecure

offside rear driveshaft inner gaitor split and leaking grease

Pass 9 Nov 2010 7,352 miles

both front side lamps dim....

n/s outer sill corroding....

n/s/r inner wheel rim distorted.....

passenger floor pan corroding....

wipers smear...

Pass 11 Nov 2009 5,889 miles

offside exhaust blowing from joint

Pass 12 Nov 2008 4,996 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 4,882 miles

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

both front suspension bump stops missing+o/s front seat belt crosses both seats

Pass 14 Nov 2006 3,494 miles

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

both rear brake pipes corroded+slight play in both rear hub bearings

Fail 14 Nov 2006 3,494 miles

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

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

both rear brake pipes corroded+slight play in both rear hub bearings

Fail 14 Nov 2005 2,276 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 2,276 miles

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

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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PTU 151C is a 1999 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 70,489 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 PTU 151C, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PTU 151C registered?

PTU 151C is a 1999 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 17 June 1999.

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