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ABP 303

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

432,738 mi
Last recorded432,738 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABP 303
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 432,738 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 431,412 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 431,412 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 430,598 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s door mirror slightly damaged

n/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars and slightly perrished

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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ABP 303 is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 59,390 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABP 303, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABP 303 registered?

ABP 303 is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is ABP 303 safe to buy?

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