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B416 NLL

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Pink Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

147,511 mi
Last recorded147,511 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB416 NLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 147,511 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 147,499 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 145,067 miles

Offside Front step corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2019 145,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front step corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 143,557 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 104,309 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

clutch pipe corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2015 140,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

clutch pipe corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 135,451 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished on inner wall

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner part of tread

Fail 20 Aug 2014 135,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre perished on inner wall

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner part of tread

Pass 16 Sep 2013 133,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 133,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 131,806 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear chassis rails corroded

chips to windscreen

corrosion to front underbody panels

mainbeam teletale light working incorrectly

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2012 131,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear chassis rails corroded

chips to windscreen

corrosion to front underbody panels

mainbeam teletale light working incorrectly

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2011 128,797 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear chassis legs corroded

uneven tyre wear to o/s front inner tread

Fail 19 Aug 2011 128,776 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear chassis legs corroded

uneven tyre wear to o/s front inner tread

Pass 21 Aug 2010 125,951 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2010 125,951 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 117,872 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 117,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2008 114,164 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 114,164 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2007 94,497 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 112,711 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 95,736 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 95,736 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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B416 NLL is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Pink with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 B416 NLL, 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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B416 NLL is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 January 1985.

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