1985 Volkswagen Camper 1.9L Petrol · C957 XDB
1985 Volkswagen Camper (1.9L, petrol). First registered 13/09/1985. Recorded mileage 7,951 miles. MOT valid until 04/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 7,951 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 1900cc
C957 XDB Key Findings
- 34 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 7,951 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (47 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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C957 XDB Mileage History
- 04/05/200676,433 mi
- 03/05/200777,190 mi+757 mi
- 04/05/200777,190 mi
- 01/05/200877,747 mi+557 mi
- 09/04/200979,261 mi+1,514 mi
- 09/04/200979,261 mi
- 06/05/201080,607 mi+1,346 mi
- 21/05/201181,880 mi+1,273 mi
- 25/05/201181,880 mi
- 18/06/201281,889 mi+9 mi
- 19/06/201281,889 mi
- 28/06/201382,443 mi+554 mi
- 25/06/201482,729 mi+286 mi
- 03/07/201584,117 mi+1,388 mi
- 07/07/201584,118 mi+1 mi
- 26/07/201686,024 mi+1,906 mi
- 04/07/201788,014 mi+1,990 mi
- 05/07/201788,014 mi
- 20/07/201890,630 mi+2,616 mi
- 24/07/201890,630 mi
- 19/07/201990,646 mi+16 mi
- 24/06/202090,822 mi+176 mi
- 25/06/202090,822 mi
- 14/07/202195,438 mi+4,616 mi
- 15/07/202195,438 mi
- 05/07/202299,341 mi+3,903 mi
- 18/07/2023102,123 mi+2,782 mi
- 18/07/2023102,134 mi+11 mi
- 19/07/202448,480 mi-53,654 mi
- 19/07/202448,480 mi
- 25/07/20255,233 mi-43,247 mi
- 31/07/20255,233 mi
- 29/07/20267,949 mi+2,716 mi
- 06/08/20267,951 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly -3,381 miles per year across 34 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
C957 XDB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
34 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Camper (C957 XDB) between May 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (47 issues), Lighting (26 issues), Steering (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 65 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: “Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to off side (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.
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