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WX55 ABU

2005 Volkswagen Campervan

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,278 mi
Last recorded33,278 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Campervan53,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 ABU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 33,278 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 30,734 miles

PROTECTIVE COATING HAS BEEN APPLIED TO UNDERSIDE OFF VEHICLE

Pass 13 May 2024 29,064 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive ROCKER COVER BOTH SIDES (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 28,630 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 27,845 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 27,557 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 26,770 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 25,872 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 24,582 miles

mileage entered correctly as kms

Pass 30 Jun 2016 23,281 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 23,279 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 82% (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 23,225 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 23,221 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly slow at coming on (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner tread

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 11,366 miles

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

handbrake warning lamp not working

Fail 22 Sep 2014 11,366 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

handbrake warning lamp not working

Pass 26 Sep 2013 11,108 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 10,992 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 10,946 miles

fuel filler pipe in engine bay has cracks in rubber advise change before it starts leaking and engine compartment fill with fuel

Pass 26 Apr 2010 10,832 miles

oil leaking from steering box

Fail 26 Apr 2010 10,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leaking from steering box

Pass 27 Oct 2008 9,107 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Campervan?

Based on 12,604 MOT tests across 870 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,115
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 811
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 519
Stop lamp not working 381
position lamp(s) not working 380
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WX55 ABU is a 2005 Volkswagen Campervan in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 53,901 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Campervan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 811 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX55 ABU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Campervan typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX55 ABU registered?

WX55 ABU is a 2005 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is WX55 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX55 ABU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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