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B196 LPM

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

289,549 mi
Last recorded289,549 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB196 LPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 289,549 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 289,044 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 287,841 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 286,632 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 285,803 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 @ t piece (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 285,310 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 at t piece (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 283,927 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 283,925 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessively corroded and thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to floor at suspension mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill to floor by suspension mounting point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front of inner sill to floor insufficient welding to repair (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 283,750 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 280,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

all four wheel bearings have slight play in them

body in very poor condition

nearside and offside front tyres are perishing/cracking

Pass 27 Oct 2012 277,644 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 277,634 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f tyre is on legal limt recommend renew

Pass 2 Jun 2011 271,021 miles

front indicator lenses damaged

front valence shows corrosion

rear tail pipe missing

Pass 1 Jun 2010 262,411 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 262,411 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 249,807 miles

both rear brake hose ends show corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2007 240,648 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 240,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 229,845 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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B196 LPM is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 B196 LPM, 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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B196 LPM is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 February 1985.

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