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C599 XBA

1986 Volkswagen Camper

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,313 mi
Last recorded48,313 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Camper80,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC599 XBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 48,313 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 48,287 miles

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 47,920 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 47,672 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 47,113 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 47,098 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 46,640 miles

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

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

both front king pins have slight play

both rear bump stops perished

Fail 30 May 2019 46,578 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front king pins have slight play

both rear bump stops perished

Pass 15 Jun 2018 46,314 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower step has slight corrosion

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

both front roll bar bushes slightly perished

both rear bump stops perished

Pass 1 Jun 2017 45,854 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

both rear bump stops perished

Pass 20 May 2016 45,597 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 45,345 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

both rear bump stops perished

Fail 4 Jun 2015 45,329 miles

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both rear bump stops perished

Pass 31 May 2014 44,082 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 43,585 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2012 43,218 miles

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

engine smokes on idle

Pass 5 May 2011 42,902 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r outer tyre sidewall perished

Fail 3 May 2011 42,902 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r outer tyre sidewall perished

Pass 13 May 2010 42,809 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

surface rust on underneath of vehicle

Fail 13 May 2010 42,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

surface rust on underneath of vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2006 40,930 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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C599 XBA is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C599 XBA, 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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C599 XBA is a 1986 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 24 January 1986.

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