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B171 NSA

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,787 mi
Last recorded66,787 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB171 NSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2020 66,787 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury corroded excessive (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury arch sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 65,585 miles

Bumper end cap missing off side rear

Coolant lamp flashing

Corrosion starting @ near side front inner wheel arch

Drivers door lower hinge starting to break away, door dropped slightly

Drivers seat cushion insecure

Front suspension arm bushes starting to split

Near side front brake disc heavily scored and starting to corrode @ outer surface, advise replaced

Off side and near side door sill steps corroded

Off side rear lamp cracked

Rear indicators dim

Wind screen wipers slow

Fail 8 May 2017 65,581 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor and chassis rail. (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Both front sill steps corroded.

Both front suspension arm bushes starting to split.

Corrosion starting nearside front inner wheel arch.

Drivers door lower hindge corroded and starting to break away.

Nearside front brake disc scored.

Offside rear bumper end cap missing.

Offside rear tyre under inflated.

Rear indicators dim.

Slight grease leak from nearside drive shaft inner boot.

Wipers slow.

Pass 10 May 2016 63,613 miles

Coolant lamp on

Coolant leak @ front heater hose joint/repair

Drivers seat belt webbing damaged

Drivers seat cushion insecure

Emissions high, not excessive

Front brake flexible hose ferruels corroded

Near side front tyre wearing @ outer edge, advise replaced

Near side rear bumper end cap insecure

Off side rear bumper end cap missing

Off side stop lamp lens cracked

Oil leak @ engine

Fail 5 May 2016 63,613 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Coolant lamp on

Coolant leak @ front heater hose joint/repair

Drivers seat belt webbing damaged

Drivers seat cushion insecure

Emissions high, not excessive

Front brake flexible hose ferruels corroded

Near side front tyre wearing @ outer edge, advise replaced

Near side rear bumper end cap insecure

Off side rear bumper end cap missing

Off side stop lamp lens cracked

Oil leak @ engine

Fail 23 Mar 2016 63,513 miles

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Near side sliding (6.2.B.1c)

Coolant leaking, coolant warning lamp on

Drivers seat belt webbing damaged

Drivers seat cushion insecure

Front brake hose ferruels corroded

Front tyres wearing @ outer edges

Off side rear bumper end cap missing

Oil leak @ engine

Pass 15 Apr 2015 61,233 miles

Both front brake pipes starting to corrode.

Front tyres wearing at outer edge.

Main beam tell tale not working.

Offside rear bumper end cap missing.

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering shaft rubbing on coolant pipe.

Fail 15 Apr 2015 61,230 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake pipes starting to corrode.

Front tyres wearing at outer edge.

Main beam tell tale not working.

Offside rear bumper end cap missing.

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering shaft rubbing on coolant pipe.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 58,175 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 54,050 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 54,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 53,090 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 51,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 51,064 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 49,411 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 46,174 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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B171 NSA is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B171 NSA, 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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B171 NSA is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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