MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,124 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
all tyres starting to crack - check regularly - 185-14
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion STEP (6.1.B.2)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion STEP (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
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B38 OPJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 B38 OPJ, 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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What year was B38 OPJ registered?
B38 OPJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is B38 OPJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for B38 OPJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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