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B170 CGH

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

11,563 mi
Last recorded11,563 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB170 CGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 11,563 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2020 1,104 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sodes (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 May 2020 110 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sodes (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 10,895 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle body has slight corrosion

Pass 8 May 2017 10,835 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust slight corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2017 10,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch all (1.4.B.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust slight corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 1,080 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 990 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

rear exhaust box has slight leak

Fail 26 Apr 2013 602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 602 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 69 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 99,601 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 99,328 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 97,450 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 96,622 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 96,622 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 94,666 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side front tyre wall just begging to crack but not yet reached cords

rear brakes making a noise when applied

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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B170 CGH is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 B170 CGH, 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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B170 CGH is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 May 1985.

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