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B20 VVV

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Lpg 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

251,427 mi
Last recorded251,427 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 VVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 251,427 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 251,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure clamp rattling excessively on idle (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 248,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

front to rear structure covered in underbody seal

Pass 29 Oct 2020 244,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2019 237,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm- low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm- low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector not red in colour both rear (4.8.2 (a) (i))

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Mar 2019 237,262 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear three way union to n/s/r flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolt insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector not red in colour both (4.8.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edge

parking brake just above minimum required efficiency

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Mar 2018 232,478 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under body heavily under sealed

Pass 21 Mar 2017 228,094 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 228,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven o/s very slow and o/s disc warped (3.7.B.2)

o/s outer floor corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 2 Mar 2016 221,739 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 213,108 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 213,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 206,512 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 200,330 miles

n/s front brake slighty tight

Pass 28 Jul 2011 197,344 miles

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

o/s front brake pipe slightly pitted

Pass 2 Jun 2010 194,670 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 194,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 May 2009 192,573 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2008 189,027 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2007 184,659 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 180,233 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 180,233 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

windscreen is cracked

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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B20 VVV is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,588cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B20 VVV, 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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B20 VVV is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 January 1985.

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