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B35 GAK

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

253,240 mi
Last recorded253,240 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB35 GAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 253,240 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 253,138 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner steps / sills (within box section) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 252,875 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 252,395 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 251,608 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 250,943 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 250,943 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 249,236 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 248,447 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 248,430 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 247,582 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 246,772 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 245,451 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 243,732 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 241,327 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 239,904 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 238,633 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 236,981 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 234,579 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 231,164 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 231,164 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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B35 GAK is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B35 GAK, 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 B35 GAK registered?

B35 GAK is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B35 GAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B35 GAK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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