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B379 DGT

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,247 mi
Last recorded89,247 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB379 DGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 89,247 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 88,644 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 88,644 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 88,039 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2016 87,995 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 87,968 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 87,954 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 87,954 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 87,403 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 87,165 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 86,360 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 86,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 85,668 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 85,652 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 85,040 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 84,290 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

front wipers poor

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Aug 2007 84,290 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

front wipers poor

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2006 83,170 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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B379 DGT is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 B379 DGT, 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 B379 DGT registered?

B379 DGT is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 June 1985.

Is B379 DGT safe to buy?

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