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B227 XJO

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

131,536 mi
Last recorded131,536 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB227 XJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 131,536 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 130,137 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 May 2024 130,130 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust Blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 129,148 miles

Bodywork corroded and holed

Exhaust system corroded

N/S/F Jacking point corroded and holed

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside corroded and holed

Wheel bearing has slight play N/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy N/S/R and O/S/R (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 129,146 miles

Bodywork corroded and holed

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

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside corroded and holed

Wheel bearing has slight play N/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy N/S/R and O/S/R (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 129,067 miles

Corroded and holed around N/S/F Jacking point

Corrosion on bodywork

Corrosion on underside

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play N/S/R and O/S/R (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy N/S/R and O/S/R (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 129,067 miles

Corroded and holed around N/S/F Jacking point

Corrosion on bodywork

Corrosion on underside

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play N/S/R and O/S/R (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy N/S/R and O/S/R (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 128,343 miles

Corrosion on underside

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 24 Oct 2018 128,343 miles

Fuel hose leaking O/S/R Engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Corrosion on underside

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 127,770 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 127,770 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 126,686 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 124,678 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 124,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 120,735 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fanbelt loose

Fail 16 Oct 2014 120,735 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fanbelt loose

Pass 25 Oct 2013 118,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 118,951 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 115,973 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Fail 22 Oct 2012 115,973 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 109,875 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 109,873 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 107,751 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 103,522 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 103,522 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

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

nearside front jack point corroding

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2008 100,300 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 100,300 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Oil leak

nearside park brake cable deteriorating

Pass 13 Jul 2007 97,198 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 95,619 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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B227 XJO is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 B227 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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B227 XJO is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 February 1985.

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