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B423 LUY

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

47,540 mi
Last recorded47,540 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB423 LUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 47,540 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 47,283 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 46,562 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 45,464 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 45,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 42,504 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 41,417 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 40,516 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 39,790 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 39,208 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 37,151 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 34,596 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 32,102 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 29,922 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 28,337 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 26,524 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 24,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2008 23,555 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 19,954 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 17,221 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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B423 LUY is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 B423 LUY, 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 B423 LUY registered?

B423 LUY is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 May 1985.

Is B423 LUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B423 LUY shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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