MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,029 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Bush moving excessively along anti roll bar (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Bolt loose or incorrect size used (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Bolt loose or incorrect size used (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
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B226 XJO is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Maroon with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 B226 XJO, 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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B226 XJO is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 February 1985.
Is B226 XJO safe to buy?
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