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C729 KEG

1985 Volkswagen Camping

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

18,747 mi
Last recorded18,747 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC729 KEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamping
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 18,747 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 17,106 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 15,985 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s / o/s front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear inner quarter area

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 14,512 miles

Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f and o/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 11,513 miles

Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear lower arch area

Fail 4 Jun 2020 11,513 miles

Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear lower arch area

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2016 9,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hard corrosion n/s outer sill rear

Pass 21 Mar 2015 7,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2014 4,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 569 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 96,262 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 94,056 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2011 94,056 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2010 93,747 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 93,747 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2009 93,327 miles

All brake hose ferrules have advanced corrosion not to excess

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 91,970 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 88,023 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 85,735 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camping?

Based on 1,661 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 73
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 72
Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 60
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C729 KEG is a 1985 Volkswagen Camping in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camping fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C729 KEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camping typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 41 years old, this Volkswagen Camping is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C729 KEG registered?

C729 KEG is a 1985 Volkswagen Camping, first registered on 21 August 1985.

Is C729 KEG safe to buy?

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