MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,369 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is B151 DSD safe to buy?
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