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B376 JJH

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Maroon Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,908 mi
Last recorded19,908 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB376 JJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 19,908 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear tailgate rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2024 13,692 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 7,068 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 7,023 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front number plate damaged

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 2,070 miles

All four wheels corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Also close to minimum tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 2,025 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch front most (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Tailgate (6.2.1 (a) (i))

All four wheels corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Also close to minimum tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 96,442 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 96,442 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 90,791 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 86,504 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front step rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front step rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 86,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner arch engine mounting fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front step rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front step rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 82,157 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front step corroded

Nearside Rear flooring behind bumper is corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front step corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2018 82,155 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front step corroded

Nearside Rear flooring behind bumper is corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front step corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2017 77,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

vehicle body slightly rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2016 74,074 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 74,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 69,842 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 69,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 65,469 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 65,446 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 61,021 miles

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

slight play in front upper arm inner bushes

Fail 23 Sep 2013 61,021 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

slight play in front upper arm inner bushes

Pass 25 Sep 2012 55,864 miles

Battery poor. Slow cranking recommend replacement.

Both front wipers smeary. Offside wiper blade split.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 55,788 miles

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

Battery poor. Slow cranking recommend replacement.

Both front wipers smeary. Offside wiper blade split.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 51,424 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 47,165 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 47,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 May 2009 39,434 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion to floor pans

corrosion to outer and inner sills

exhaust corroded

exhaust tailpipe damaged

front brake discs pitted

front seat belts fraying

osf door mirror cracked

rear number plate poor condition

slight play in top steering coloum bush

Fail 6 May 2009 39,434 miles

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion to floor pans

corrosion to outer and inner sills

exhaust corroded

exhaust tailpipe damaged

front brake discs pitted

front seat belts fraying

osf door mirror cracked

rear number plate poor condition

slight play in top steering coloum bush

Pass 22 Jul 2008 37,943 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside mirror slightly damaged

Offside rear outer driveshaft gaitor poor

Fail 21 Jul 2008 37,943 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside mirror slightly damaged

Offside rear outer driveshaft gaitor poor

Pass 20 Jul 2007 32,415 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F mirror cracked

O/S/F tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 32,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pipe front to back rusty

o/s/f mirror cracked

o/s/f tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,295 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front to rear metal water pipes in poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2005 20,427 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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 JJH is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Maroon with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JJH, 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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B376 JJH is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 April 1985.

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