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B201 FTU

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,047 mi
Last recorded25,047 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB201 FTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2024 25,047 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Swivel pin mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Swivel pin mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 24,993 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 24,953 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 20,589 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 18,452 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 18,392 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 15,737 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 15,701 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort nearside & offside (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

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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B201 FTU is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 B201 FTU, 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 B201 FTU registered?

B201 FTU is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 April 1985.

Is B201 FTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B201 FTU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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