1985 Volkswagen Camper 1.9L Petrol · C47 WEL
1985 Volkswagen Camper (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1985. Recorded mileage 62,981 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 1915cc
C47 WEL Key Findings
- 39 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2025
- 62,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 20 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (60 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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C47 WEL Mileage History
- 06/10/200660,302 mi
- 24/06/200862,769 mi+2,467 mi
- 24/06/200862,769 mi
- 13/06/200968,497 mi+5,728 mi
- 13/06/200968,520 mi+23 mi
- 06/07/201074,042 mi+5,522 mi
- 07/07/201074,047 mi+5 mi
- 13/06/201178,169 mi+4,122 mi
- 20/06/201178,268 mi+99 mi
- 20/06/201178,268 mi
- 12/07/201282,684 mi+4,416 mi
- 19/07/201282,769 mi+85 mi
- 05/07/201386,525 mi+3,756 mi
- 11/07/201386,626 mi+101 mi
- 02/07/201489,762 mi+3,136 mi
- 11/07/201489,834 mi+72 mi
- 10/07/201592,555 mi+2,721 mi
- 16/07/201592,599 mi+44 mi
- 18/07/201693,993 mi+1,394 mi
- 19/07/201693,993 mi
- 11/07/201794,913 mi+920 mi
- 20/07/201794,917 mi+4 mi
- 21/07/201794,917 mi
- 09/07/201895,816 mi+899 mi
- 31/07/201895,380 mi-436 mi
- 02/07/201996,751 mi+1,371 mi
- 03/07/201996,752 mi+1 mi
- 07/07/202097,202 mi+450 mi
- 08/07/202097,205 mi+3 mi
- 05/07/202197,667 mi+462 mi
- 06/07/202197,669 mi+2 mi
- 18/07/202298,955 mi+1,286 mi
- 29/07/202298,998 mi+43 mi
- 23/05/202399,188 mi+190 mi
- 01/06/202399,193 mi+5 mi
- 21/05/202439,152 mi-60,041 mi
- 04/06/20243,991 mi-35,161 mi
- 04/06/20243,991 mi
- 13/05/202562,981 mi+58,990 mi
Average of roughly 144 miles per year across 39 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
C47 WEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
39 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Camper (C47 WEL) between October 2006 and May 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 20 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 20 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (60 issues), Brakes (35 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 83 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))”.
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