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WU12 AKN

2012 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,569 mi
Last recorded63,569 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Camper40,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 63,569 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 63,568 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Aug 2025 63,560 miles

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2024 60,412 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 60,408 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2023 57,612 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 57,609 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 55,984 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 53,054 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 53,019 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2019 50,106 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 46,295 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 44,740 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 43,202 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 31,327 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

play in handbrake cables

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 AKN is a 2012 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AKN, 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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What year was WU12 AKN registered?

WU12 AKN is a 2012 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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