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B118 ORY

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

35,306 mi
Last recorded35,306 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB118 ORY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 35,306 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 35,304 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 35,194 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 34,191 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 32,839 miles

exhaust system corroded

front wiper blades weak

slight play detected at rear wheels

Fail 27 Jan 2012 32,816 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 32,422 miles

both outer rear floor sections showing corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2010 32,393 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 30,903 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 30,861 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 28,138 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 28,136 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 23,950 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 21,446 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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B118 ORY is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 B118 ORY, 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 B118 ORY registered?

B118 ORY is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 May 1985.

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