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ExpiredMileage
251,427 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
n/s front brake slighty tight
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s front brake pipe slightly pitted
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)
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)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
windscreen is cracked
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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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