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B205 XKJ

1985 Volkswagen Camper

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

11,280 mi
Last recorded11,280 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Camper62,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB205 XKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 11,280 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 11,276 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 11,265 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sdes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 11,229 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 11,194 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 11,194 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 11,188 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 11,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 10,279 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 10,275 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened under coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 73,075 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 73,075 miles

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

rear drive shafts worn

Pass 11 Mar 2017 3,191 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 3,191 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 99,653 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 99,653 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 91,196 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 91,196 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 87,994 miles

osf step corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 82,936 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 82,936 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 78,291 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 78,291 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 69,396 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 69,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2009 60,427 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 58,049 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 58,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 47,829 miles

front antiroll bar bushes starting to wear

front antiroll bar starting to rust

front brakes backing plates rusty

front number plate cracked and starting to discolour

offside front door step starting to rust

outer sills and inner sills starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear wheel arches starting to rust

Pass 4 Sep 2006 47,449 miles

both front brakes slightly binding

front number plate cracked and starting to discolour

metal brake pipes starting to rust

offside front brake backing plate starting to rust

offside front door step and inner wheel arch rusty and in poor condition

offside rear and nearside front tyres starting to discolour

offside rear light lens slightly distorted

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear wheel arches and outer sills starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

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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B205 XKJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 62,636 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B205 XKJ, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B205 XKJ registered?

B205 XKJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 11 May 1985.

Is B205 XKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B205 XKJ shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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