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C402 KNV

1985 Volkswagen Camper

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,343 mi
Last recorded37,343 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Camper62,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC402 KNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 37,343 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 35,216 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 35,203 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mark in white chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 33,104 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 33,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 30,103 miles

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

Rear Coolant leak ()

Pass 24 Jan 2022 26,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 26,165 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 26,165 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 24,508 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 24,508 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 23,539 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 20,700 miles

Offside Front disc back plate corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2016 20,700 miles

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

Offside Front disc back plate corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2015 19,840 miles

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

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front shocker weak

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

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

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front shocker weak

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 17,146 miles

nearside rear corner bumper missing

Pass 23 Oct 2013 13,530 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 11,327 miles

Oil leak

battery charge warning illuninated

Fail 12 Oct 2012 11,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

battery charge warning illuninated

light cracking in both front tyres

Pass 11 Oct 2011 8,326 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre perished

Pass 13 Oct 2010 6,828 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre perished

play in o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings

Fail 12 Oct 2010 6,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s and n/s front tyre perished

play in o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Oct 2009 6,129 miles

bolt missing from exhaust clamp but not leaking

bolt missing from exhaust flange but not leaking

corrosion at bottom of b pillars both sides

front doors quarter lights on glass

front hinges worn on front doors but still opening

nearside door and side windows on glass

Fail 15 Oct 2009 6,126 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

bolt missing from exhaust clamp but not leaking

bolt missing from exhaust flange but not leaking

corrosion at bottom of b pillars both sides

front doors quarter lights on glass

front hinges worn on front doors but still opening

nearside door and side windows on glass

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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C402 KNV is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C402 KNV, 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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C402 KNV is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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