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C23 SGY

1986 Volkswagen Camper

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

23,115 mi
Last recorded23,115 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Camper80,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 SGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 23,115 miles

Bodywork corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished / split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished / split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 23,035 miles

Bodywork corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened Handbrake (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 22,444 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

body has general rust

Fail 21 Feb 2023 22,444 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

body has general rust

Pass 26 Nov 2021 22,116 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 22,116 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 21,332 miles

Front registration plate faded / damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 21,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front registration plate faded / damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 21,164 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 20,569 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

underbody surface rust

Pass 4 Apr 2017 19,666 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 19,666 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 16,946 miles

Nearside Front tyre on outer edge

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2016 16,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 11,304 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 11,304 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 8,010 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 4,749 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 99,794 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 95,945 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 92,353 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 87,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 84,485 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 78,755 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 78,753 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2006 74,343 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 74,343 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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C23 SGY is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 80,216 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 C23 SGY, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C23 SGY registered?

C23 SGY is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 5 February 1986.

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