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C240 AEC

1985 Volkswagen Camper

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,190 mi
Last recorded81,190 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Camper62,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC240 AEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 81,190 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 81,022 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 80,680 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 80,300 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 79,799 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 78,921 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all springs corroded

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2020 77,358 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 76,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

some play in steering rack bushes

Fail 20 Mar 2019 76,610 miles

Central Fuel pipe insecure front to back (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clips missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

some play in steering rack bushes

Pass 31 Mar 2018 75,311 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 73,879 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 73,879 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 May 2015 67,437 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 67,437 miles

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

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2014 57,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 May 2014 57,181 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2013 46,985 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 44,878 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 42,599 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 40,475 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 40,475 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2009 38,965 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 38,950 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 37,908 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 37,896 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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C240 AEC is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 C240 AEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C240 AEC registered?

C240 AEC is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 16 September 1985.

Is C240 AEC safe to buy?

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