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C385 KCX

1986 Volkswagen Motorhome

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,580 mi
Last recorded99,580 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Motorhome134,423 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC385 KCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorhome
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 May 2026 99,580 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 99,201 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 98,694 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 98,069 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 97,920 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 97,558 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 97,528 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 96,402 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 94,640 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 92,253 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 89,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 85,950 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 82,613 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 80,212 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gerbox oil leak and engine oil leak

offside floor corroding

offside front wheel light bind

spring eye bushes wear ( vertically )

Fail 18 Jul 2009 80,212 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gerbox oil leak and engine oil leak

offside floor corroding

offside front wheel light bind

spring eye bushes wear ( vertically )

Pass 5 Jul 2008 78,704 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight earthing on rear lights with hazard lights on

Fail 23 Jun 2007 75,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 75,349 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 70,867 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 70,867 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 66,417 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorhome?

Based on 5,016 MOT tests across 284 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
1,733
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
284
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 148
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 139
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 133
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Brake pipe excessively corroded 103
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C385 KCX is a 1986 Volkswagen Motorhome in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 134,423 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motorhome fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C385 KCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 40 years old, this Volkswagen Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C385 KCX is a 1986 Volkswagen Motorhome, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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