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B228 SDC

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,020 mi
Last recorded56,020 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB228 SDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 56,020 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 56,018 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight oil leak

Pass 13 May 2015 53,570 miles

front discs worn and corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 52,204 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 50,114 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

body has corrosion

exhaust poor condition

rear spring mounting slight corrosion

Fail 16 May 2013 50,095 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

body has corrosion

exhaust poor condition

rear spring mounting slight corrosion

Pass 31 May 2012 49,549 miles

exhaust manifold gasket leaking

front brake discs poor condition inner surfaces

rear brake back plates poor condition (corrosion)

Fail 21 May 2012 49,546 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust manifold gasket leaking

front brake discs poor condition inner surfaces

rear brake pipes poor condition (corrosion)

Pass 11 May 2011 46,437 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 44,580 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 41,440 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 37,380 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 32,852 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 27,613 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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B228 SDC is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 B228 SDC, 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 B228 SDC registered?

B228 SDC is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 May 1985.

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