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B142 HDP

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,669 mi
Last recorded99,669 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB142 HDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 99,669 miles

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Both front coil springs corroded

Both rear brake backplates corroded

Damage to offside rear and offside front flexi brake hoses and ferrule corroded

Drivers seatbelt frayed

Nearside front brake disc cover corroded

Nearside no.plate light inop

Nearside rear and offside front brake slight bind

Offside brake cable insecure

Offside front brake disc back plate missing

Offside front indicator not working with hazards

Offside front tyre low on pressure

Fail 26 Jun 2020 99,669 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both front coil springs corroded

Both rear brake backplates corroded

Damage to offside rear and offside front flexi brake hoses and ferrule corroded

Drivers seatbelt frayed

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside front brake disc cover corroded

Nearside rear and offside front brake slight bind

Offside brake cable insecure

Offside front brake disc back plate missing

Offside front indicator not working with hazards

Offside front tyre low on pressure

Pass 1 May 2019 98,889 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 97,430 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 97,430 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch adjacent to shock absorber mountings (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch adjacent to shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 95,117 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 95,117 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 94,880 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2014 94,371 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 94,371 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 94,317 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 94,317 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 94,100 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 93,979 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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B142 HDP is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue 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 B142 HDP, 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 B142 HDP registered?

B142 HDP is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 March 1985.

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