CarVerify

Free Car Check

N518 MHG

1985 Volkswagen Camper Van

Green Petrol 2000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

19,644 mi
Last recorded19,644 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Camper Van47,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN518 MHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 19,644 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Apr 2025 19,325 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2018 17,152 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 17,152 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 13,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Step (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 13,646 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 10,737 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 10,737 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 4,975 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion to both sills

Pass 25 Jun 2014 98,659 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 89,014 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 78,778 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 73,618 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 70,095 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 65,549 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 65,548 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 59,709 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 59,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 49,078 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 49,078 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

drivers mirror glass cracked (not affecting view to rear)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
Full Volkswagen Camper Van reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N518 MHG is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper Van in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 47,741 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N518 MHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 41 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N518 MHG?

You can check the full history of N518 MHG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N518 MHG registered?

N518 MHG is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 11 June 1985.

Is N518 MHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N518 MHG shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N518 MHG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N518 MHG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.