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B151 DSD

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,369 mi
Last recorded88,369 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB151 DSD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2009 88,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

clutch hose ferrule excessively corroded

general vehicle underbody corossion at various stages

most steering and suspension bushes showing signs of wear (perishing etc)

most suspernsion components corroded

offside handbrake effort slightly poor

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 11 Jun 2008 85,108 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 84,189 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 84,189 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 May 2007 84,188 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 80,114 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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B151 DSD is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B151 DSD, 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 B151 DSD registered?

B151 DSD is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 February 1985.

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