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UEY 489L

2005 Volkswagen Camper Van

Brown Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,336 mi
Last recorded77,336 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Camper Van45,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEY 489L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 77,336 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 76,281 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 75,447 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 74,798 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2013 74,724 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Centre obligatory indirect vision device seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Poor repairs to the n/s/r chassis

oil leaks from the engine and gearbox

purpose made holes in the floor, these do not effect the structure

the entire vehicle underbody is corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2012 72,043 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 72,043 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 72,015 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

slight play in o/sn/s rear wheel bearings.slight oil leaks

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,jacking areas starting to corrode

Fail 22 Oct 2007 72,003 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

slight play in o/sn/s rear wheel bearings.slight oil leaks

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,jacking areas starting to corrode

Pass 29 Sep 2006 70,011 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 70,011 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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UEY 489L is a 2005 Volkswagen Camper Van in Brown with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 45,209 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 UEY 489L, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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UEY 489L is a 2005 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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