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B114 ADE

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

221,512 mi
Last recorded221,512 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB114 ADE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 221,512 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 221,408 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 221,378 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2014 220,938 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

underside corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2014 220,938 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

exhaust deteriorated

underside corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2013 22,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight corrosion to underside

Fail 12 May 2012 220,341 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2012 220,341 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 217,333 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 215,448 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 214,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 214,374 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 213,904 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 213,904 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 210,859 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006

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

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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B114 ADE is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B114 ADE, 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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B114 ADE is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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