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B34 HVL

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

292,071 mi
Last recorded292,071 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB34 HVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 292,071 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 292,044 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 291,985 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 291,970 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 291,938 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 289,837 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer exhaust strap is missing, exhaust is still fully supported

Pass 3 Feb 2018 284,047 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 277,262 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 277,188 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 276,889 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 276,884 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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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B34 HVL is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B34 HVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B34 HVL registered?

B34 HVL is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B34 HVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B34 HVL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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