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B191 XFB

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,028 mi
Last recorded74,028 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB191 XFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 74,028 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material frmo nearside valve to both front flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar to front cross member (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and off side along suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 74,021 miles

Front Direction indicator likely to become detached both sides (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material frmo nearside valve to both front flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar to front cross member (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and off side along suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2014 72,934 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 72,934 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2013 70,401 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 3 May 2013 70,401 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 May 2012 62,897 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 61,107 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 56,116 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 50,716 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 50,440 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 49,345 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 192,892 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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B191 XFB is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B191 XFB, 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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B191 XFB is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is B191 XFB safe to buy?

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