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B117 YUR

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

145,270 mi
Last recorded145,270 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB117 YUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 145,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front number plate damaged

n/s & o/s rear floor corroded/holed

Fail 21 Oct 2014 145,270 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear floors holed and corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2013 145,270 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 145,270 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 145,270 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 145,270 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 145,270 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 145,270 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 145,270 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 144,863 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 143,604 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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B117 YUR is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B117 YUR, 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 B117 YUR registered?

B117 YUR is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 April 1985.

Is B117 YUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B117 YUR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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