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C502 MGM

1985 Volkswagen Motor Home

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,636 mi
Last recorded93,636 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Motor Home90,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC502 MGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Home
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 93,636 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 93,099 miles

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

Rear Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 122,082 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 121,424 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes at join with flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 119,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer tip badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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 ball joint has slight play (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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 116,790 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 113,907 miles

corrosion n/s/r corner

corrosion o/s/f step

corrosion o/s/r corner

slight leak tail pipe gasket

Pass 13 Aug 2015 111,158 miles

main beam w/light n/w

Fail 11 Aug 2015 111,158 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

main beam w/light n/w

Pass 31 Jul 2014 107,611 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 103,355 miles

idle speed high.

Fail 3 Jun 2013 103,355 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

idle speed high.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 100,749 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 100,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 96,555 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 93,768 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 92,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 6 May 2009 92,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 91,189 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 91,183 miles

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

light corrosion exterior body

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2006 89,784 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 89,784 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Home?

Based on 3,150 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
1,400
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 110
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 71
brake binding 64
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C502 MGM is a 1985 Volkswagen Motor Home in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 90,484 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Home fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C502 MGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 41 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Home is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C502 MGM registered?

C502 MGM is a 1985 Volkswagen Motor Home, first registered on 18 August 1985.

Is C502 MGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C502 MGM shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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