1985 Volkswagen Camp 1.6L Diesel · C673 FTH
1985 Volkswagen Camp (1.6L, diesel). First registered 23 Aug 1985. Recorded mileage 138,117 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CAMP
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,117 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C673 FTH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 138,117 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C673 FTH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Camp (C673 FTH) between May 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
C673 FTH Mileage History
- 11/05/2023137,800 mi
- 15/05/2023137,808 mi+8 mi
- 09/07/2024138,065 mi+257 mi
- 16/10/2025138,102 mi+37 mi
- 21/10/2025138,117 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 130 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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