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B161 CME

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,725 mi
Last recorded93,725 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB161 CME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2010 93,725 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 93,601 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 92,627 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 90,807 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 89,263 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 86,720 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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B161 CME is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B161 CME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B161 CME registered?

B161 CME is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 May 1985.

Is B161 CME safe to buy?

The MOT history for B161 CME shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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