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B101 NBY

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,007 mi
Last recorded61,007 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB101 NBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 61,007 miles

front brake balance

o/s and n/s front door step/inner wings corroding

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroding

o/s and n/s rear outter riggers corroding

o/s/r and n/s/r inner arches corroding

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel barings have slight play

slight play/wear to o/s and n/s steering rack mounting rubber bushes

Pass 13 Jun 2016 59,720 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 59,697 miles

Electrical wiring insecure underneath vehicle (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 59,307 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 59,300 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 May 2014 58,414 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract

rear bumper corners missing

Fail 14 May 2014 58,258 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

rear bumper corners missing

Pass 21 May 2013 55,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake balance

gear box noisey

metal brake pipes corroding

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 20 May 2013 55,852 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake balance

gear box noisey

metal brake pipes corroding

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 21 Mar 2013 55,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seats fitted to front & rear seats

Wipers not checked - no washers

Pass 2 Apr 2012 54,713 miles

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 28 Mar 2012 54,712 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 28 Mar 2011 52,434 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 52,432 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Slight play in both rear wheels

Slight play osf wheel

Small exhaust blow silencer clamp

Pass 2 Mar 2010 49,703 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 47,726 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 47,726 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 144,001 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 40,912 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 38,713 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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B101 NBY is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B101 NBY, 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 B101 NBY registered?

B101 NBY is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 January 1985.

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