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PHJ 511K

2006 Volkswagen Camper

Purple Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,028 mi
Last recorded73,028 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Camper53,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 511K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 73,028 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 72,955 miles

Nearside front anti roll bar end bolt not fully tightened

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

front anti roll bar has slight wear due to being so low to road etc

Fail 6 Jul 2018 72,947 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front anti roll bar end bolt not fully tightened

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

front anti roll bar has slight wear due to being so low to road etc

Pass 19 Jul 2017 71,727 miles

Nearside Front suspension sits lower on n/s/f than o/s/f

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine ()

gear selection poor

under side of vehicle rusty

Fail 14 Jul 2017 71,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension sits lower on n/s/f than o/s/f

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine ()

gear selection poor

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2016 70,155 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 65,475 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 64,381 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 64,381 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 64,381 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 64,383 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake application only just within limits.

Slight play in offside front suspension.

Fail 27 Nov 2012 64,381 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in offside front suspension.

Pass 2 Dec 2005 63,968 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 63,968 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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PHJ 511K is a 2006 Volkswagen Camper in Purple with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PHJ 511K, 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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PHJ 511K is a 2006 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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