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ALB 113E

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Brown Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

237,251 mi
Last recorded237,251 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALB 113E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 237,251 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 234,117 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 228,833 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 223,075 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 223,021 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 222,544 miles

All 4 tyres cracked and perished

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 221,639 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 220,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 220,109 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear cv boots split

Fail 11 Apr 2013 220,109 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear cv boots split

Fail 26 Feb 2013 220,107 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both o/s/r cv boots split

Pass 20 Jul 2011 215,259 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 211,939 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear wing area corroded

offside rear drive shaft gaiter split

steering rack mounting rubber bushes waek

Fail 16 Jul 2010 211,924 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

nearside rear wing area corroded

offside rear drive shaft gaiter split

steering rack mounting rubber bushes waek

Fail 11 Jul 2009 206,219 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake hose ferrules corroded

osr parking brake weak

slight play osf/nsr/osr hubs

vehicle body corroded/under body corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2009 206,219 miles

brake hose ferrules corroded

osr parking brake weak

slight play osf/nsr/osr hubs

vehicle body corroded/under body corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2008 203,972 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 203,972 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 191,534 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 181,567 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 181,567 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2005 168,888 miles

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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ALB 113E is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Brown with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ALB 113E, 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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ALB 113E is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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