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B108 BOO

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

72,019 mi
Last recorded72,019 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB108 BOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 72,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 72,019 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 71,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

some wear/play both front seat frames

Fail 11 Oct 2023 71,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

some wear/play both front seat frames

Pass 28 Oct 2022 69,830 miles

some wear steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 25 Oct 2022 69,819 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

drivers seat loose but secure

some wear steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 21 Oct 2021 67,414 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 67,404 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear splitter to o/s/r flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 64,229 miles

both front seats have play in runners but secure

slight play both rack securing bushes

Pass 23 Oct 2019 60,913 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 57,726 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 57,716 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

fuel pipe from tank damp

Pass 26 Oct 2017 53,890 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Oct 2017 53,875 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 49,571 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 49,570 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 44,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 44,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 40,203 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 36,134 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 35,030 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 35,030 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 34,118 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 32,028 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 32,028 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 31,523 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 31,523 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 30,486 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 26,619 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 26,619 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 27,206 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 27,202 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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B108 BOO is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 B108 BOO, 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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B108 BOO is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 February 1985.

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