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LAX 117D

2004 Volkswagen Camper Van

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,499 mi
Last recorded5,499 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Camper Van72,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAX 117D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 5,499 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front inner arches corroding (outside prescribed area)

Fail 28 Apr 2022 5,499 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front box section with in 20cm of steering box mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working washer jet not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front inner box section rusty

offside and nearside front inner arches corroding (outside prescribed area)

Pass 11 Sep 2017 3,793 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 2,886 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 2,876 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 56,008 miles

slight corrosion on front valance

Pass 17 Apr 2014 55,322 miles

2 small holes in front corners of body but not structural

slight play in steering drop arms

Pass 3 Sep 2012 55,322 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 55,322 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 55,322 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 55,322 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2007 57,490 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 54,789 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 52,194 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 50,527 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 50,527 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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LAX 117D is a 2004 Volkswagen Camper Van in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 72,490 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LAX 117D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LAX 117D is a 2004 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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