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B19 CNN

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1888cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

272,115 mi
Last recorded272,115 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 CNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,888cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 272,115 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 271,090 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 270,544 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 270,542 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 269,818 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 268,977 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive AXLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 267,643 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 266,591 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 266,591 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 266,121 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 265,333 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner door step/wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 261,641 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 259,415 miles

front tyres wearing low and worn on edges

Pass 28 Jan 2014 257,763 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Feb 2013 255,346 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 250,355 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 245,536 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 233,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 221,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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B19 CNN is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,888cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 B19 CNN, 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 B19 CNN registered?

B19 CNN is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B19 CNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 CNN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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