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XTU 156E

2005 Volkswagen Camper

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

17,433 mi
Last recorded17,433 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Camper54,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTU 156E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 17,433 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

both front chasis legs corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 16,428 miles

corrosion to nsf chasis leg

Pass 30 Mar 2016 15,530 miles

nsf chasis leg corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 14,364 miles

corrosion to nsf chasis leg

nsr tyre wearing on inner

Pass 25 Mar 2014 13,427 miles

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2014 13,427 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2013 12,491 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 1,111 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre wearing on edges

Fail 16 Mar 2012 1,111 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2011 9,515 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 7,927 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 7,896 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 6,127 miles

ENGINE BAY WIRING VERY POOR/MESSY.

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

HORN PUSH SITUATED ON DASHBOARD.

NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOP DAMAGED.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR METAL/FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES POORLY ROUTED FITTED.

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

SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE REAR.

STEERING WHEEL VERY CLOSE TO DASHBOARD.

BATTERY INSECURE

FUEL LINES POORLY ROUTED.

REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM MOUNT(IRS CONVERSION) VERY POORLY WELDED.

Fail 3 Mar 2009 6,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

ENGINE BAY WIRING VERY POOR/MESSY.

HORN PUSH SITUATED ON DASHBOARD.

IGNITION LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY ON DASHBOARD WITH IGNITION OFF.

NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOP DAMAGED.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR METAL/FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES POORLY ROUTED FITTED.

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

STEERING WHEEL VERY CLOSE TO DASHBOARD.

BATTERY INSECURE

FUEL LINES POORLY ROUTED.

REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM MOUNT(IRS CONVERSION) VERY POORLY WELDED.

Pass 21 May 2008 3,915 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 3,912 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

vehicle under body in very poor condition

rear brake flexi hoses not sercured

Pass 25 Apr 2007 2,402 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 2,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside & nearside rear chassis modified but not affecting strengh

Pass 3 Apr 2006 1,231 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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XTU 156E is a 2005 Volkswagen Camper in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XTU 156E, 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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What year was XTU 156E registered?

XTU 156E is a 2005 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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