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C65 TLA

1985 Volkswagen Camper

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

15,763 mi
Last recorded15,763 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Camper62,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC65 TLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 15,763 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 15,291 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 14,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

main head lamp tail tail not working

Fail 9 Jun 2022 14,779 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

main head lamp tail tail not working

Pass 14 Jun 2021 14,289 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger small hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 14,289 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger small hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe lock pin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 13,700 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 12,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe above rack corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body upper corner corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body upper corner corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 128,747 miles

Central Front Upper Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged new pipe not clipped in clips and sat on top steering rack ,pipe very loose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe above rack corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body upper corner corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body upper corner corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 119,422 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes covered in wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 9,993 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 9,249 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 9,208 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 5,823 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 5,783 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 2,837 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 1,032 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 1,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 323 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 319 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 168 miles

rear inner arches rotten

slight rust on underside and brake pipes

Pass 1 Feb 2008 98,994 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 98,617 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 98,617 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SURFACE CORROSION TO FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES. †ENGINE LOW †O/S FRONT BRAKE DISC BACK PLATE CORRODED & HOLED †FUELLINES CORRODED.

Pass 11 May 2006 98,617 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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C65 TLA is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 C65 TLA, 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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C65 TLA is a 1985 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 15 August 1985.

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