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YMO 389F

2005 Volkswagen Camper

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

7,437 mi
Last recorded7,437 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Camper54,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMO 389F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 7,437 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All other shock bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Tail light lenses faded

Fail 3 Aug 2022 7,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All other shock bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Tail light lenses faded

Pass 30 May 2019 3,266 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 3,266 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 2,563 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe disconnected from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 1,824 miles

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

corrosion to nearside sill and stop end, also nearside front underside but not within areas and/or considered excessive

Fail 2 May 2017 1,823 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion in nearside outer body sill, nearside rear sill stop end & nearside front body underside but outside of prescribed areas

Pass 14 Oct 2015 99,224 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted not allowing the inspection of some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2015 99,224 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

under tray fitted not allowing the inspection of some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2014 96,407 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2014 96,403 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2013 69,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 69,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 95,446 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 94,294 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 93,540 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 93,360 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 92,321 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 92,310 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres different size to both fronts.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 91,544 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 91,544 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Oct 2006 91,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both front and rear tyres sizes.

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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YMO 389F is a 2005 Volkswagen Camper in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YMO 389F, 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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YMO 389F is a 2005 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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