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WX53 EKA

2003 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

88,061 mi
Last recorded88,061 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Camper62,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 EKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 88,061 miles

Front slight lift in front stub pins

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 88,061 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front slight lift in front stub pins

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 84,235 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 83,321 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 81,931 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 81,930 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.738% should be under 0.200% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps have condensation (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 76,154 miles

Front both headlights beam image "kick up" lenses have been masked

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Outer rear floor sections both offside (battery tray) and nearside badly corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres badly perished/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel minor wear across several steering joints, front spindles and swivel pins. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 73,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 73,267 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 68,446 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 68,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2016 67,808 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 65,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Feb 2015 65,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 62,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 62,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 59,313 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 56,585 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 51,198 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 50,332 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 50,332 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2009 42,921 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 42,921 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2008 35,601 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 35,593 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 22,813 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 22,775 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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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WX53 EKA is a 2003 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 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 WX53 EKA, 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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WX53 EKA is a 2003 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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