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VOD 196J

2005 Volkswagen T2 Camper

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,635 mi
Last recorded38,635 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOD 196J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2 Camper
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 38,635 miles

Offside Front Floor and floor too valance corroded

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 38,287 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to front pannell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to front pannell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 38,286 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to front pannell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to front pannell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 36,475 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 36,447 miles

Front Torsion bar with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Torsion bar with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

STEERING WHEEL TOO CLOSE TO INDICATOR LEVER

Pass 14 Apr 2015 31,165 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T2 Camper?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
978
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 102
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Stop lamp not working 48
Headlamp aim too low 38
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VOD 196J is a 2005 Volkswagen T2 Camper in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen T2 Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VOD 196J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T2 Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen T2 Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VOD 196J is a 2005 Volkswagen T2 Camper, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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