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B361 ACW

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,893 mi
Last recorded78,893 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB361 ACW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 78,893 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 78,893 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2019 78,243 miles

Areas of minor corrosion on the underside

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 76,154 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 76,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2017 75,948 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 71,567 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 66,685 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 66,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 62,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 61,830 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 61,830 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust system corroded

o/s rear tyre worn and cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2010 58,580 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 58,579 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 57,765 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 53,731 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 53,731 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear 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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B361 ACW is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 B361 ACW, 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 B361 ACW registered?

B361 ACW is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 March 1985.

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