1986 Volkswagen Camper 1.6L Petrol · C851 NMB
1986 Volkswagen Camper (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1986. Recorded mileage 368,543 km. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 368,543 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C851 NMB Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2023
- 368,543 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C851 NMB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volkswagen Camper (C851 NMB) between June 2023 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
C851 NMB Odometer History
- 30/06/2023368,534 km
- 01/07/2023368,543 km+9 km
Average of roughly 4,613 km per year across 2 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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