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B393 YHY

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

1,126 mi
Last recorded1,126 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB393 YHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 1,126 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 100,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 99,456 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 99,456 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 97,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 94,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 94,721 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 91,788 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 91,784 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 88,533 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 87,965 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 78,685 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 78,685 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 70,077 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 70,057 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 54,508 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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B393 YHY is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 B393 YHY, 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 YHY is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 July 1985.

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