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B34 THA

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

88,857 mi
Last recorded88,857 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB34 THA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 88,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 86,608 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 80,053 miles

n/s/r tyre just starting to wear on inner edge

small stone chip on screen

Fail 30 Apr 2022 80,053 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r tyre just starting to wear on inner edge

small stone chip on screen

Pass 5 Feb 2021 73,752 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 68,049 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 65,058 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 65,054 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 64,861 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 64,861 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 58,222 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 58,173 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2012 58,173 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

exhaust back box corroded

passenger seat slighty insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2011 55,813 miles

Near side rear inner c/v boot split.

Small cracks to fuel pipes under bonnet.

Fail 28 Sep 2011 55,810 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Small cracks to fuel pipes under bonnet.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 53,306 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s front bumper has minor damage

Pass 4 Aug 2009 51,054 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 51,054 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 48,798 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 48,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 46,605 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 45,425 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 45,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 THA is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 B34 THA, 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 B34 THA registered?

B34 THA is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 August 1985.

Is B34 THA safe to buy?

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