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B375 DEW

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

28,631 mi
Last recorded28,631 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB375 DEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 28,631 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 27,535 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 26,775 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust tail pipe as a hole on the bend.

Fail 4 Jul 2023 26,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On arm as marked. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust tail pipe as a hole on the bend.

Pass 18 Jul 2022 26,459 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 25,846 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 25,840 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 24,915 miles

Nearside Front upper suspension arm has play in both rear bushes

Rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 26 Jun 2019 23,315 miles

Nearside Front upper suspension arm bush deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 25 Jun 2019 23,315 miles

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

Nearside Front upper suspension arm bush deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2018 21,441 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 20,195 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 18,598 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 18,593 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 18,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 18,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 17,047 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear bumper end caps missing

Pass 31 May 2013 15,841 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 15,184 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 15,184 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 14,835 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 14,527 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 13,368 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 11,692 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 8,445 miles

o/s/r bumper end missing

Pass 20 Jun 2006 4,786 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 4,773 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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B375 DEW is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 B375 DEW, 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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B375 DEW is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 April 1985.

Is B375 DEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B375 DEW shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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