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B39 MWM

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,230 mi
Last recorded51,230 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB39 MWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 51,230 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 48,968 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 47,513 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 46,674 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 44,616 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 42,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 37,974 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 35,838 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 33,266 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 31,692 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 28,341 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 25,270 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 22,832 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 20,097 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 171,946 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 171,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 14,702 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 13,313 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 13,275 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 10,530 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 10,530 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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B39 MWM is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B39 MWM, 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 B39 MWM registered?

B39 MWM is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 July 1985.

Is B39 MWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B39 MWM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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