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B379 JJH

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,205 mi
Last recorded95,205 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB379 JJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 95,205 miles

n/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

o/s number plate light not working

o/s/f drop link has play on limit

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2023 94,472 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 93,609 miles

o/s number plate light not working

o/s/f drop link has slight play

Pass 3 Mar 2021 93,232 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 92,323 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 92,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 90,122 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 88,879 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 86,853 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 85,175 miles

n/s/f drop link bush poor

Pass 23 May 2014 82,589 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 82,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 80,982 miles

rear brake lines from t peice rusty, rear brakes noisey on rotation

Pass 14 May 2012 79,381 miles

advisorys on refusal certificate

Fail 11 May 2012 79,376 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osf brake judder to limit, rear brakes uneven to limit, nsf brake binds to limit

Pass 27 Apr 2011 78,716 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2010 78,407 miles

exhaust in poor condition

o/s/f seat mount starting to corrode

screw in o/s/r tyre

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 6 May 2009 77,362 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 75,437 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 73,841 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 73,826 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 May 2006 72,360 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 JJH is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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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B379 JJH is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 April 1985.

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