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B164 JEJ

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,803 mi
Last recorded37,803 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB164 JEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 37,803 miles

Exhaust system corroded but not leaking

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight oil leak from engine but not excessive

Slight oil leak from gearbox but not excessive

This vehicle has had extensive welding repairs to inner and outer sill panels, front and rear chassis members and outrigger chassis members, N/S seat belt anchorage, front step [panels and O/S rear suspension arm.

Fail 17 Nov 2023 37,803 miles

Exhaust system corroded but not leaking

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leak from engine but not excessive

Slight oil leak from gearbox but not excessive

This vehicle has had extensive welding repairs to inner and outer sill panels, front and rear chassis members and outrigger chassis members, N/S seat belt anchorage, front step [panels and O/S rear suspension arm.

Pass 27 Jul 2020 37,064 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear door step corroded

Offside Front door step corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

vehicle body corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2020 37,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury side panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded @ caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside door step corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside door step corroded

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

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

exhaust system corroded

vehicle body corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2019 35,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 26 Jul 2018 33,913 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 30,947 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 29,410 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 29,402 miles

Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 28,713 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 28,711 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 26,493 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 24,280 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 22,838 miles

O/S REAR SEATBELT INCORRECTLY FITTED

Fail 13 Dec 2011 22,838 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

O/S REAR SEATBELT INCORRECTLY FITTED

Pass 11 Jan 2011 19,326 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 16,138 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 10,604 miles

doorsteps starting to rust

front number plate starting to discolour

front tyres starting to crack/ perish

metal brake pipes starting to rust

offside front tyre tread inner edge wearing low

outer sills starting to rust

wheel arches strating to rust

Pass 13 Sep 2006 10,443 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 10,443 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 8,743 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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B164 JEJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B164 JEJ, 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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B164 JEJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 March 1985.

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