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C285 TBD

1986 Volkswagen Camper

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

28,485 mi
Last recorded28,485 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Camper80,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC285 TBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 28,485 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 28,485 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 28,462 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 28,388 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

slight blue smoke emitted from exhaust

Fail 29 Sep 2021 28,386 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch + chassis rail + outer body panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner + outer sill panels + inner rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced soft / holed in none prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

slight blue smoke emitted from exhaust

Pass 29 Sep 2020 28,335 miles

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

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

offside rear outer sill deteriorated

Fail 29 Sep 2020 28,335 miles

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

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

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

offside rear outer sill deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2019 28,279 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING RACK MOUNTS

Pass 27 Sep 2018 28,214 miles

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING RACK MOUNTS

Pass 2 Oct 2017 28,150 miles

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING RACK MOUNTS

Fail 2 Oct 2017 28,150 miles

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING RACK MOUNTS

Pass 28 Sep 2016 27,996 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

O/S/F BRAKE BACKPLATE CORRODED AWAY/MISSING

SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING RACK MOUNTINGS

Pass 2 Oct 2015 27,975 miles

O/S/F BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED AWAY

SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING RACK MOUNTS

Pass 25 Sep 2014 27,858 miles

O/S/F BRAKE BACK PLATE MISSING

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 18 Sep 2013 27,681 miles

O/S/F BRAK BACK PLATE CORRODED AWAY

Pass 28 Sep 2012 27,429 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 26,753 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 26,747 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 26,214 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 26,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

emits blue smoke

offside front back plate corroded

windscreen slightly discoloured around edge

Pass 20 Jul 2009 25,703 miles

body/chassis corrosion

exhaust smoke

exhaust system corroded and repared

front brake discs slight corrosion

front wishbone bushes worn

rear brakes dragging

rear flexi hose ends corroded

rear wheel bearing play

right front brake splash guard corroded

right sill/inner sill corroded

suspension corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2008 24,642 miles

exhaust corroded and repaired

flexi hose ends corroded

front brake splash guards corroded

right sill corroded

suspension corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2007 23,967 miles

brake flexi hose ends corroded

brake pipe corrosion

exhaust corroded

front numberplate damaged

rear suspension mounts corroded

rear wheel bearing play

right sill repair

steering rack mounts play

Fail 7 Aug 2007 23,936 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

brake flexi hose ends corroded

brake pipe corrosion

exhaust corroded

front number plate damaged

rear suspension mounts corroded

rear wheel bearing play

right sill repair

steering rack mounts play

Pass 3 Aug 2006 23,319 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 23,319 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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C285 TBD is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C285 TBD, 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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C285 TBD is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 2 June 1986.

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