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B132 BMH

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

95,002 mi
Last recorded95,002 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB132 BMH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 95,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 94,894 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer bumper cover missing

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 94,674 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear corner bumper missing but no sharp edges

Pass 28 Feb 2023 94,266 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 27 Feb 2023 94,266 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting At jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 19 Jan 2023 94,265 miles

Central Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill, within 30cm of rear suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Hazzard lights inop registered 20/03/1985

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 13 Aug 2021 94,255 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracking . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Body Panels Beginning To Corrode

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2021 94,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch paneling forward of seat belt anchor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster corroded away . (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Holes in inner arch paneling above suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracking . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlight reflector deteriorated .

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2020 93,032 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 92,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 91,408 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2018 91,407 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2017 89,580 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 87,745 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 87,745 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 86,003 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 86,003 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 84,611 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 84,611 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 83,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 81,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 May 2012 81,345 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 79,764 miles

corrosion at offside front sill but not in prescribed area

Fail 27 Apr 2011 79,764 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

corrosion at offside front sill but not in prescribed area

Pass 20 Apr 2010 77,835 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 77,831 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2009 76,940 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 76,940 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 73,955 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 72,290 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2007 72,290 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2006 69,876 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 69,875 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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B132 BMH is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 B132 BMH, 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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B132 BMH is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 March 1985.

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