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XTU 166E

2006 Volkswagen Campervan

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,799 mi
Last recorded49,799 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Campervan27,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTU 166E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCampervan
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 49,799 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear both hub seals have slight leak

Pass 21 Jun 2017 49,799 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 49,799 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 49,799 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 49,799 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 48,802 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 48,799 miles

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

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 46,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside under sill corroded but not in perscribed area

offside handbrake effort slightly low

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey when spun

Pass 25 Jun 2011 49,799 miles

Battery insecure

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 in both king pins

Pass 22 May 2010 49,799 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 49,810 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 49,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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XTU 166E is a 2006 Volkswagen Campervan in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Campervan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 27,667 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 XTU 166E, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Campervan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XTU 166E registered?

XTU 166E is a 2006 Volkswagen Campervan, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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