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B393 FMB

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

204,823 mi
Last recorded204,823 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB393 FMB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 204,823 miles

Nearside Lower Panel corroded. Not in a prescribed area or reducing structural strength

Offside Front Inner wing showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2022 201,048 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

fuel smelt but not detected, engine bay

Fail 24 Mar 2022 201,003 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced B pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced B pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

fuel smelt but not detected, engine bay

Pass 19 Aug 2020 198,737 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 194,320 miles

n/s sill corroded

Nearside wiper torn

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 193,085 miles

Front spoiler/bodykit on front panel loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing off on inside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing off on inside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Front step has corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing off on inside (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2017 193,085 miles

Front spoiler/bodykit on front panel loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing off on inside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing off on inside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Front step has corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing off on inside (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 188,229 miles

Front both head lights fitted with lhd to rhd converters

Fail 22 Jul 2016 188,170 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump inop (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure rack gaiter no clip (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front both head lights fitted with lhd to rhd converters

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 185,025 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 183,661 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 182,422 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 178,869 miles

slight corrosion o/s/f lower wing

slight corrosion o/s/f step

Fail 27 Jun 2012 178,869 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

slight corrosion o/s/f lower wing

slight corrosion o/s/f step

Fail 30 Jun 2011 174,533 miles

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

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

headlamp beam benders fitted at time of test.

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Jun 2011 174,533 miles

headlamp beam benders fitted at time of test.

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 May 2010 169,419 miles

corrosion on nearside sill.

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Fail 24 May 2010 169,419 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on nearside sill.

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Pass 14 May 2009 166,900 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 166,851 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2008 164,054 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 164,054 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 9 Nov 2006 158,977 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

front brake pads 3/4 worn.

night heater fuel pipe cracked.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 158,977 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn.

night heater fuel pipe cracked.

Pass 26 Jan 2006 152,215 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 152,203 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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B393 FMB is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 B393 FMB, 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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B393 FMB is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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