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B111 FWF

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,784 mi
Last recorded4,784 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB111 FWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 4,784 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f brake back plate missing

slight play in both front and rear wheel bearings

water leak from pipe under vehicle

windscreen cracked

Fail 20 May 2010 4,779 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f brake back plate missing

slight play in both front and rear wheel bearings

water leak from pipe under vehicle

windscreen cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2006 98,351 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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B111 FWF is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B111 FWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B111 FWF registered?

B111 FWF is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is B111 FWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B111 FWF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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