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K8 ABV

2006 Volkswagen Camper

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,350 mi
Last recorded83,350 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Camper53,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 ABV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 83,350 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 83,350 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 82,724 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 82,724 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 82,226 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 81,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2022 80,063 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2021 77,887 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 76,168 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 74,075 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 73,005 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded and has sharp edges

Fail 6 Jun 2018 73,004 miles

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

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

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings centre idler arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded and has sharp edges

both king pin swivels siezed

Pass 7 Jun 2017 71,506 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 68,767 miles

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

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

slight play in steering idler arm bush/pin

Pass 28 May 2015 64,861 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 62,322 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 62,322 miles

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 57,286 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 57,285 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 53,405 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 53,305 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 49,924 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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K8 ABV is a 2006 Volkswagen Camper in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K8 ABV, 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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K8 ABV is a 2006 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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