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REU 155E

2006 Volkswagen Camper Van

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

6,695 mi
Last recorded6,695 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Camper Van39,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREU 155E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 6,695 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 6,662 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 6,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable modified and seriously weakened rubbing on tyre and suspension (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Inner Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Inner Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Oil leak major oil leaks from engine ()

Pass 18 May 2017 6,603 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 May 2017 6,603 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 6,490 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 6,179 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2015 6,179 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 6,024 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 May 2014 6,023 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 5,726 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 5,725 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 May 2012 5,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 5,041 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 May 2011 5,041 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 4,318 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 1,722 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 1,248 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 1,240 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 772 miles

play in king pins † †play in steering box † †front brakes out of balance

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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REU 155E is a 2006 Volkswagen Camper Van in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 39,168 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 REU 155E, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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REU 155E is a 2006 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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