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B360 BMJ

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

707 mi
Last recorded707 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB360 BMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 707 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 97,284 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 97,228 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold has a hole in it (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect The chrome internals are corroded prevent a correct reflection (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer where it mount to a three bolt flange (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Silencer very loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Rubber section of filler neck has perished and fuel vapor is leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (Flexi to caliper) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (flexi to bias valve) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged heavily scrubbing on nsf inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (185/80R14C) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (Caliper to Flexi) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (Flexi to Bias Valve) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 95,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.5mm and wearing inner edge (185/14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm and wearing inner edge (185/14) (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2021 94,483 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 92,663 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 91,561 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 91,561 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 88,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 88,021 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 88,021 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 85,092 miles

slight smell of fuel

Fail 11 Jul 2016 84,986 miles

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

slight smell of fuel

Pass 16 Jul 2015 81,774 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 81,769 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 79,104 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 79,104 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 74,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 70,173 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 67,587 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 67,583 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 62,466 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 57,727 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 53,470 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 53,450 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2007 47,015 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 46,000 miles

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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B360 BMJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 B360 BMJ, 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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B360 BMJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 July 1985.

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