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B418 HYJ

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

8,678 mi
Last recorded8,678 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB418 HYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 8,678 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 6,178 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 4,521 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 3,303 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 1,721 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 97,535 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 92,792 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 87,338 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 84,161 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 84,146 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

extencive modifications to front and rear suspension systems

front brake discs corroded

general underbody corrosion

odd size wheels fitted front and rear. rear,155/55/R14 75H. front 185/R14 LT

slight bind on nearside rear brake

tailpipe missing

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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B418 HYJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B418 HYJ, 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 B418 HYJ registered?

B418 HYJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 April 1985.

Is B418 HYJ safe to buy?

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