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LJN 56R

2006 Volkswagen Camper

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,891 mi
Last recorded85,891 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Camper53,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJN 56R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 85,891 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 82,736 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive input shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 79,036 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 74,565 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 70,633 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 66,336 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 63,642 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 56,655 miles

near side rear h/brake effort slightly low

Pass 25 Oct 2017 50,407 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 54,040 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 50,383 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

offside rear outer cv gaiter split

Pass 22 Aug 2013 94,467 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 94,117 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 94,116 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 93,183 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 93,183 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 92,620 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 90,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Sep 2009 90,944 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Jun 2008 87,231 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 87,231 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 85,534 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 85,534 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 85,344 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 85,344 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 80,243 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 80,243 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LJN 56R is a 2006 Volkswagen Camper in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 LJN 56R, 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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LJN 56R is a 2006 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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