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KAW 912E

2003 Volkswagen Camper

Brown Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

4,220 mi
Last recorded4,220 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Camper62,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAW 912E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 4,220 miles

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

o/s inner rack end boots sealed

o/s rear lamp slightly faded

rust around body and underbody

slight exhaust blow

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2020 3,748 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight exhaust blow

slight exhaust blow

slight oil leak

underbody rusty

Pass 9 May 2019 3,424 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in n/s top hub / suspension arm bush

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front slight play in o/s top hub / suspension arm bush

oil leak

slight exhaust blow

under body rusty

Pass 8 May 2018 3,028 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

bodywork rusty/corroded

brake pipes rusty

front bumper loose

slight noise on front wheel bearing n/s

Fail 27 Apr 2018 3,028 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

bodywork rusty/corroded

brake pipes rusty

front bumper loose

slight noise on front wheel bearing n/s

Pass 13 Apr 2017 2,708 miles

body/underbody rusty

brake pipes rusty

slight play in front hub

slight play in steering box

t/rod end boots cracking

Fail 12 Apr 2017 2,708 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

body/underbody rusty

brake pipes rusty

slight play in front hub

slight play in steering box

t/rod end boots cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2016 2,705 miles

brake pipes slightly rusty

temp side repeater fitted

underbody rusty/corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2016 2,705 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes slightly rusty

underbody rusty/corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2015 405 miles

exhaust very rusty

front brake pipes rusty

front bumper loose

n/s rear drive boot split

underbody rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2014 24 miles

Body corroded

Dust cover around nearside drive train split

Exhaust rusty

Fail 28 Mar 2014 24 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake fluid level low

Body corroded

Dust cover around nearside drive train split

Exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2012
Pass 21 Jul 2011 3,165 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 3,165 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 3,165 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 3,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 3,165 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2009 3,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2009 3,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2007 3,165 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 3,165 miles

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

Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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KAW 912E is a 2003 Volkswagen Camper in Brown with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 62,719 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 KAW 912E, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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KAW 912E is a 2003 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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