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B163 CGD

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

31,411 mi
Last recorded31,411 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB163 CGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 31,411 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 30,148 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 29,574 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 28,693 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 27,439 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 24,444 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 23,050 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 20,832 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 18,893 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to lift rear engine cover. some testable components not checked

Pass 27 May 2015 16,058 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 16,052 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2014 11,835 miles

andise corrosion on o/s/f brake disc (inside)

Fail 19 May 2014 11,835 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

andise corrosion on o/s/f brake disc (inside)

Pass 11 May 2013 9,173 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 6,452 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2011 3,118 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 99,208 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise corrosion on both front inner wheel arches

Fail 28 Jul 2009 95,439 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 95,439 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 94,756 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

water leak at rear

Fail 24 Jul 2008 94,756 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

water leak at rear

Pass 21 Jul 2007 90,497 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 90,497 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2006 85,712 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 85,712 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 85,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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B163 CGD is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 B163 CGD, 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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B163 CGD is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 February 1985.

Is B163 CGD safe to buy?

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