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B423 YBX

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,705 mi
Last recorded102,705 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB423 YBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2025 102,705 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 102,498 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 101,945 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 100,690 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 99,780 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 99,559 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 99,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 97,846 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 96,883 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 96,227 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 254,374 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 253,008 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 248,793 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 YBX is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 B423 YBX, 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 YBX registered?

B423 YBX is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 November 1985.

Is B423 YBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B423 YBX shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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