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B176 AJO

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,618 mi
Last recorded44,618 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB176 AJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 44,618 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyrewall cracking

Fail 12 Nov 2014 44,618 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyrewall cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2013 44,037 miles

N/S/F suspension arm front bush split

N/S/R tyre has surface cracks

Slight corrosion in O/S/F wheel arch

Pass 15 Sep 2012 42,728 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 42,716 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both pipes to rear cylinder slightly corroded

both front flexi hoses cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2011 40,634 miles

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

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

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

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 24 Jul 2010 35,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel filter

Pass 24 Jul 2010 35,429 miles

fuel filter

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 30,929 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 29,044 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 27,315 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 23,969 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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B176 AJO is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B176 AJO, 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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What year was B176 AJO registered?

B176 AJO is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 June 1985.

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