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BVG 188E

2006 Volkswagen Camper

Cream Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,231 mi
Last recorded3,231 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Camper53,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVG 188E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2006
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 3,231 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 3,230 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 2,183 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Outer cv boot

Fail 19 Apr 2018 2,182 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Outer cv boot

Pass 31 Mar 2017 261 miles

OFFSIDE REAR CV GATOR CRACKED AND PERISHED

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 98,723 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT BALL JOINTS (top+bottom)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 98,713 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT BALL JOINTS (top+bottom)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 95,945 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 92,690 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres starting to perrish

rear tyres starting to perrish, slightly distorted and offside wearing heavy on inner sholder

Pass 17 Apr 2013 89,742 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 85,974 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 81,942 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 79,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both inner sills beginning to corrode

Pass 18 Nov 2008 76,877 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 76,871 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 73,304 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 73,129 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 66,464 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 66,452 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 66,142 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 62,166 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

heat exchanger pipe clamps missing

slight play in front hubs

underbody holed in nonprescribed area

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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BVG 188E is a 2006 Volkswagen Camper in Cream with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 53,581 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 BVG 188E, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BVG 188E registered?

BVG 188E is a 2006 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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