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B116 FPU

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

188,616 mi
Last recorded188,616 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB116 FPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2021 188,616 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 186,556 miles

general corroded on underside

Pass 18 Jun 2019 185,111 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 180,086 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 177,697 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 175,199 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 168,677 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 162,058 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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B116 FPU is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B116 FPU, 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 B116 FPU registered?

B116 FPU is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B116 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B116 FPU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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