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B34 KBB

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Bronze Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,920 mi
Last recorded123,920 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB34 KBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 123,920 miles

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

LHD model

non stanadard wheels fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2010 120,827 miles

all wheel bearings have slight play

both rear outter CV boots are deteriorated

offside and nearside rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

unable to fully inspect outter sills due to plastic covers

underside of the vehicle is covered in surface corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2009 115,369 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 167,168 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 167,141 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2007 163,100 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 163,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

nearide front tyre tread starting to crack

offside front tyres tread starting to crack

Pass 7 Dec 2005 158,706 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel hose perishing

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 KBB is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Bronze with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 B34 KBB, 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 KBB registered?

B34 KBB is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B34 KBB safe to buy?

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