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WU12 AEL

2012 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

14,535 mi
Last recorded14,535 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Camper40,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 AEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 14,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 14,487 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 14,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 14,020 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 14,020 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 13,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 11,297 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 8,370 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 8,353 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 7,358 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 7,352 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 5,065 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 4,923 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 3,446 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 3,446 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 2,445 miles

eml on

Pass 26 May 2015 1,890 miles

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 AEL is a 2012 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU12 AEL registered?

WU12 AEL is a 2012 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is WU12 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 AEL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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