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UPW 225R

2004 Volkswagen Camper

Bronze Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

498,096 mi
Last recorded498,096 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Camper51,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPW 225R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 498,096 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 498,096 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 48,416 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 45,683 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 45,661 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door step (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point/out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door step (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner sill to floor (6.1.C.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 43,979 miles

offside rear inner sill and wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jun 2015 43,945 miles

nearside and offside front door steps starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jun 2014 43,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

corrosion on body...corrosion on underbody components

floor corroded in places...not in prescribed area

movement in upper steering column...not excessive

steering coupling starting to split

Pass 6 Jun 2013 42,164 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 41,390 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 41,390 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 39,981 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 39,979 miles

Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 39,456 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 39,454 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 36,713 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 36,713 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

chip damage to windscreen

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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UPW 225R is a 2004 Volkswagen Camper in Bronze with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,204 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 UPW 225R, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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UPW 225R is a 2004 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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