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B154 FOG

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

20,104 mi
Last recorded20,104 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB154 FOG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 20,104 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2023 20,102 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.24%)(4.50% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 1229ppm)(1200ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

brake pedal spongy

Pass 14 Jan 2022 17,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

main beam tell tale innop not needed (1985)

Fail 14 Jan 2022 17,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

main beam tell tale innop not needed (1985)

Pass 12 Feb 2021 15,111 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 15,111 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 13,704 miles

corrosion around both front jacking points

engine oil leaks

indicator warning light is operating red oil pressure warning light

main beam warning light is operating red battery light

slight corrosion on rear flexi brake hose ferrules

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearings

slight play in top steering column bush

Fail 21 Jul 2009 13,694 miles

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

corrosion around both front jacking points

engine oil leaks

indicator warning light is operating red oil pressure warning light

main beam warning light is operating red battery light

slight corrosion on rear flexi brake hose ferrules

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearings

slight play in top steering column bush

Fail 12 Sep 2008 13,640 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 8,356 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake pedal rubber slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2007 8,246 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake pedal rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2006 1,937 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 1,928 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres out of shape

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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B154 FOG is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 B154 FOG, 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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B154 FOG is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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