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PWP 196E

2003 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

55,382 mi
Last recorded55,382 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Camper62,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWP 196E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 55,382 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 55,022 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 54,823 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 54,567 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 53,939 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 53,918 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 53,595 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 53,594 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Sidelight (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 53,410 miles

exhaust heat exchanger split n/s/r

Pass 5 Oct 2018 52,902 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 50,991 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 48,621 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 46,132 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 45,983 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2012 45,409 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 45,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 44,147 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 20 Jun 2011 44,145 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2010 42,733 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 42,729 miles

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

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Play in steering rack

Fail 24 Jun 2010 42,665 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

light switch loose

Pass 17 Jul 2009 40,164 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 39,178 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 39,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 37,442 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 35,975 miles

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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PWP 196E is a 2003 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PWP 196E, 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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PWP 196E is a 2003 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is PWP 196E safe to buy?

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