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B425 VKP

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,468 mi
Last recorded61,468 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB425 VKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 61,468 miles

surface corrosion

Pass 24 May 2013 60,882 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

gear linkage chaffing on heater hose rubber

Fail 24 May 2013 60,882 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

gear linkage chaffing on heater hose rubber

Pass 23 May 2012 58,261 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 58,261 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 54,760 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 54,233 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Jun 2010 50,497 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 50,497 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 50,167 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 49,072 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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B425 VKP is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B425 VKP, 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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What year was B425 VKP registered?

B425 VKP is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B425 VKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B425 VKP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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