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B114 YKM

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,045 mi
Last recorded50,045 miles
Recorded on23 May 2006
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB114 YKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2006 50,045 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 50,045 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 YKM is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YKM, 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 B114 YKM registered?

B114 YKM is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 June 1985.

Is B114 YKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B114 YKM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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