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B376 COB

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

51,201 mi
Last recorded51,201 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB376 COB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 51,201 miles

Oil leak

fan belt loose

o/s rear exhaust mounting small splits

Pass 5 Jul 2010 51,162 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 51,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2009 49,979 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 49,979 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 48,612 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 48,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 May 2007 47,374 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 47,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 45,774 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 45,774 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside 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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B376 COB is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 B376 COB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B376 COB registered?

B376 COB is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 February 1985.

Is B376 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B376 COB shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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