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B214 GGF

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1888cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,110 mi
Last recorded95,110 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB214 GGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,888cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 95,110 miles

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

vehicle covered with underseal underseal

Fail 27 May 2025 95,110 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

vehicle covered with underseal underseal

Fail 21 May 2025 95,094 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 94,611 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Oct 2023 94,586 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure left hand drive front passenger seat (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 93,918 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 93,917 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Sounds when turning steering wheel. operation impaired (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster inop (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill, jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster inop (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 93,637 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 93,636 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced panel/bumper behind rear bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced panel behind rear bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 92,933 miles

Rear lower panel behind rear bumper has surface corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2020 92,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step/wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step/wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear lower panel behind rear bumper has surface corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2019 92,271 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 89,933 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 87,152 miles

front tie rod bushes in a poor condition

slight play in rear bearings

Pass 26 Aug 2016 84,500 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 84,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 84,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 83,799 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 82,458 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 81,658 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 80,574 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 80,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 78,835 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 78,835 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 78,452 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006
Pass 2 Sep 2005 75,873 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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B214 GGF is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,888cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B214 GGF, 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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B214 GGF is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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