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B426 REH

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,232 mi
Last recorded70,232 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB426 REH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 70,232 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 69,821 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 68,614 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 67,328 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 67,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 66,994 miles

Offside Rear noise when applying brakes but not affecting brake performance

Pass 25 Apr 2016 66,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 65,500 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 65,500 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 65,163 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 65,163 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 63,158 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 60,542 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 57,575 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 56,109 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 54,582 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 53,240 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 52,359 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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B426 REH is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B426 REH, 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 B426 REH registered?

B426 REH is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 May 1985.

Is B426 REH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B426 REH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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