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C837 TPV

1985 Volkswagen Multivan

Green Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,610 mi
Last recorded57,610 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Multivan44,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC837 TPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 57,610 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 57,517 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 57,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazards not working

Rear drive shafts worn

Pass 10 Aug 2023 55,400 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 54,087 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 54,048 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner, mid-section sill, corroding. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 51,612 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at top of suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 48,129 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 48,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 44,970 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 40,124 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 36,173 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 30,173 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 31,080 miles

passager side front seat have movement in it

Fail 6 May 2014 31,013 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

passager side front seat have movement in it

Pass 8 May 2013 25,087 miles

nearside front door step corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2012 18,282 miles

n/s headlight pattern starting to deteriate

Pass 12 May 2011 15,170 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 May 2011 15,170 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 14,039 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 12,779 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 12,779 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 May 2008 10,948 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 10,948 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 10,920 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 10,901 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Multivan?

Based on 9,554 MOT tests across 618 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,129
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
618
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 220
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 214
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 213
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 209
Stop lamp not working 193
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C837 TPV is a 1985 Volkswagen Multivan in Green with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 44,573 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Multivan fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C837 TPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Multivan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 41 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C837 TPV registered?

C837 TPV is a 1985 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 8 November 1985.

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