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B401 VLJ

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1888cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,207 mi
Last recorded162,207 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB401 VLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,888cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2012 162,207 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 158,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 156,508 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 152,434 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 147,835 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 142,698 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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B401 VLJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,888cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B401 VLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B401 VLJ registered?

B401 VLJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B401 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B401 VLJ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B401 VLJ have outstanding finance?

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