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WX55 AEB

2005 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,586 mi
Last recorded127,586 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Camper54,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 AEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 127,586 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 126,924 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 123,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 121,175 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top cover corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top cover corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 121,145 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top cover corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top cover corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 117,088 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 117,057 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 114,618 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 114,576 miles

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

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 112,287 miles

General corrosion around vehicle.

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 112,253 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))

General corrosion around vehicle.

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 111,359 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 108,494 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 May 2015 106,739 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 May 2015 106,704 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2014 91,591 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 74,745 miles

Front and rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 May 2012 58,531 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 16 May 2012 58,436 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 39,719 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear brake imbalance

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Slight play in steering box

Pass 8 Mar 2010 33,066 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Dec 2008 27,091 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 27,070 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 May 2008 21,846 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

grinding and knocking noise from front of vehicle when braking

rear brake judder

rear suspension close to bump stops

slight play in all wheel bearings

slight play in front suspension joints

slight play in steering box

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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WX55 AEB is a 2005 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 54,024 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 WX55 AEB, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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WX55 AEB is a 2005 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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