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B352 GJR

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

31,365 mi
Last recorded31,365 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB352 GJR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 31,365 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 30,989 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 30,584 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 30,428 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 29,909 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 29,727 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 29,693 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 28,136 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 27,029 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 25,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 25,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 24,001 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 22,094 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 19,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 17,974 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 15,295 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 4 Nov 2010 12,347 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 9,193 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 6,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 3,718 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 3,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 578 miles

HC only just within limit

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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B352 GJR is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 B352 GJR, 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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B352 GJR is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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