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B159 FEG

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,698 mi
Last recorded56,698 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB159 FEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 56,698 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2024 56,698 miles

Fuel hose leaking nearside fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 56,121 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 55,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged flexible hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 55,072 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged flexible hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 53,568 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 52,117 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 52,116 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 50,336 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 48,948 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 46,477 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 44,187 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 40,429 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 35,995 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 32,325 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 29,302 miles

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Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 24,962 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 21,232 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 15,878 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 11,428 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 11 Sep 2008 11,428 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 30 Aug 2007 7,627 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 2,990 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 99,528 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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B159 FEG is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B159 FEG, 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 B159 FEG registered?

B159 FEG is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 May 1985.

Is B159 FEG safe to buy?

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