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WU12 ACX

2012 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,797 mi
Last recorded56,797 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Camper40,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 ACX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 56,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Gearbox mounting defective Forward stabiliser mount rubber split

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

Offside Front Lower king pin seal split

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Joint at output from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 56,795 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Gearbox mounting defective Forward stabiliser mount rubber split

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

Offside Front Lower king pin seal split

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Joint at output from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 55,955 miles

Both fuel filler cap seals beginning to perish

Coolant pipes below Nearside of engine corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted - both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Slight play in hub king pin - both sides

Offside Front King pin lower dust seal split

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from differential offside output (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner joint at output from steering transfer box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint - both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 55,952 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play At rearward end of relay rod from steering transfer box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt At output from steering transfer box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both fuel filler cap seals beginning to perish

Coolant pipes below Nearside of engine corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted - both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Slight play in hub king pin - both sides

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Worn but adequately clears windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front King pin lower dust seal split

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from differential offside output (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner joint at output from steering transfer box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint - both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 55,271 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel play due to wear in steering transfer box and associated ball joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 55,271 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel play due to wear in steering transfer box and associated ball joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Front washers not tested due to wiper blade missing

Nearside Front plastic sheet caught in brake caliper

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear rear seat belts not presented for test - seat belts not inspected/tested

Pass 23 May 2023 54,746 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 53,227 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 52,434 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 49,898 miles

Rear Coolant leak multiple pipes leaking

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 49,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coolant leak multiple pipes leaking

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 46,998 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre valve split and perished

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis to tow bracket corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant pipe rusted and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from the bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both drive shafts corroded

Rear both fuel cap seals split and perished

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play all steering joints play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 46,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre valve split and perished

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis to tow bracket corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant pipe rusted and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from the bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both drive shafts corroded

Rear both fuel cap seals split and perished

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play all steering joints play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 45,776 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion and dampness on coolant pipes

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 45,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion and dampness on coolant pipes

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 44,773 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 44,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 43,843 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 42,944 miles

n/s rear brake sticking on slightly

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 26 May 2015 42,944 miles

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

n/s rear brake sticking on slightly

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread

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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WU12 ACX is a 2012 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,386 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 WU12 ACX, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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WU12 ACX is a 2012 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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