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PTU 65B

2004 Volkswagen Camper Van

Turquoise Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

44,999 mi
Last recorded44,999 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Camper Van72,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTU 65B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year2004
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 44,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front king pins have slight play

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear brake drum backing plates corroded

underside corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2021 44,999 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 44,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 44,999 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 44,999 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached top bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2018 44,999 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 44,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges buy off side rear brake pipe (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 44,999 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 44,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016
Fail 12 Apr 2016

Front front brake application uneven 38% (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid MISSING (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven 47% (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 44,999 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 44,999 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Speedometer not complete (6.7.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 44,999 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2013 44,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2012 544,999 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on outer sills

nearside front brake hose clip bolt missing but still secure

offside rear inner wheel arch/sill end incomplete repaire

offside rear suspension are plate/cover corroded

screen washers and wipers not working but windows can open

signs of front tyres fouling on inner wheel arches

signs of steering tie rods fouling on chassis

Pass 4 May 2011 44,999 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

ns top king pin slight wear

Pass 14 Apr 2010 44,999 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 44,999 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 44,999 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

in general VERY GOOD

many new suspension and steering parts fitted

small section of body filler ? in o/s outer sill

under tray fitted in centre of floor panel,lots of fresh under seal

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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PTU 65B is a 2004 Volkswagen Camper Van in Turquoise with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PTU 65B, 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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PTU 65B is a 2004 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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