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B214 ORS

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1888cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,547 mi
Last recorded85,547 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB214 ORS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,888cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 85,547 miles

n/s/f body side step corroded slightly

o/s/front b/pipegreased

Pass 12 Apr 2012 85,078 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 85,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 85,055 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 85,004 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 85,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n\s sill corroded at base of wheel arch

Pass 9 Oct 2008 82,461 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 82,461 miles

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel filler pipe perished.

O/S Mud flap insecure.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 77,239 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 77,239 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2006 75,308 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 ORS is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,888cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B214 ORS, 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 B214 ORS registered?

B214 ORS is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 August 1985.

Is B214 ORS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B214 ORS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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