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B391 KSX

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests29 (14 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate48.3%

Mileage

24,821 mi
Last recorded24,821 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB391 KSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

14 pass 15 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 24,821 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 24,802 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 24,791 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step area marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch at battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 24,016 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 24,016 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 22,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 22,760 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 21,894 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 21,834 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2015 20,364 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 19,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch pipe corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2014 19,696 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch pipe corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 18,251 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2013 18,251 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2013 18,230 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

advise near sidefront out rigger rusted and holed

Pass 19 Jul 2012 158,809 miles

o/s wiper blade torn

there is 2 holes in the o/s sill

Fail 13 Jul 2012 158,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s wiper blade torn

there is 2 holes in the o/s sill

Pass 13 Jul 2011 11,531 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 11,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 83,922 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 83,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

O/s front and both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 4,371 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 4,371 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre sidewall is well worn

Pass 27 Jun 2008 94,688 miles

nearside front brake hose ferrule is thin but looks to be fresh metal

Fail 25 Jun 2008 94,688 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

nearside front brake hose ferrule is thin but looks to be fresh metal

Pass 22 Jun 2007 86,615 miles

radiator cooling hose deteriorating and starting to leak

Fail 20 Jun 2007 86,612 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust oven hose and heat shield unit deteriorated and broken

nearside and offside front brakes have slight bind

nearside front wing mirror loose on mounting

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight free play

offside and nearside rear handbrake cable retaining clips deteriorated and broken

offside front brake disc in poor condition

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

parking brake/brake fluid level warning lamp staying on

radiator/cooling hose loose and deteriorating,starting to leak

Pass 14 Jul 2006 79,721 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 79,721 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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B391 KSX is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.3%.

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 B391 KSX, 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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B391 KSX is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 February 1985.

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