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B107 MPM

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

80,490 mi
Last recorded80,490 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB107 MPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 80,490 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 May 2025 80,490 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Engine oil cap is missing.

Pass 25 Apr 2022 80,390 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 80,311 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear parking brake reading low

Pass 15 Apr 2021 79,181 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 77,625 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2018 76,362 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 75,123 miles

slight movement in rear wheel bearings

slight movement n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 7 Apr 2016 74,345 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 74,320 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete brake pedal (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 73,610 miles

Play in the rear wheel bearings

Fail 29 Apr 2015 73,610 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Play in the rear wheel bearings

Fail 7 Apr 2015 73,588 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

spare wheel missing

Pass 14 Oct 2013 73,231 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 73,225 miles

n/s/front cut on side wall cracking

Pass 14 Oct 2011 73,214 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 73,389 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 73,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside steering rack play.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 73,154 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside steering rack play.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 72,748 miles

Centre fuel pipe is porouse no physical leak found.

Front flexible brake hoses perrishing.

Nearside rear wheel arch surface corrosion,slight damage.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 72,650 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 72,634 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2006 72,111 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 72,111 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 71,996 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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B107 MPM is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 B107 MPM, 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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B107 MPM is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 March 1985.

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