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B42 LGY

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,939 mi
Last recorded137,939 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB42 LGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 137,939 miles

Corrosion to nearside front upper inner wheel arch

Nearside Rear brake pipe over gearbox slightly corroded

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 26 Apr 2017 137,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Corrosion to nearside front upper inner wheel arch

Nearside Rear brake pipe over gearbox slightly corroded

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 27 Apr 2016 131,354 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside front & nearside rear tyre valves perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 13,135 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside front & nearside rear tyre valves perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 126,089 miles

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

corrosion to neasrside front wheel arch and door shut inner step

Fail 20 Apr 2015 126,046 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

corrosion to neasrside front wheel arch and door shut inner step

Pass 1 Apr 2014 119,616 miles

Both front steel brake pipes corroded

Corrosion to nearside front door step

Corrosion to outer sills & outer wheel arches

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside mirror glass damaged

Outer sill covers fitted

Slight play in offside rear & nearide front wheel bearings

Fail 25 Mar 2014 119,557 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Both front steel brake pipes corroded

Corrosion to nearside front door step

Corrosion to outer sills & outer wheel arches

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside mirror glass damaged

Outer sill covers fitted

Slight play in offside rear & nearide front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Apr 2013 115,542 miles

o/s front tyre on limit worn onedges

Fail 16 Apr 2013 115,522 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

brake fluid res not found

o/s s4eat belt anchor cover missung

o/s step has corrosion

rear bumper insecure

various pipes corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 108,046 miles

Exhaust in poor condition and mountings deteriorated

Rear wiper in poor condition

Fail 24 Apr 2012 108,027 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust in poor condition and mountings deteriorated

Rear wiper in poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2011 98,122 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 98,121 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 89,243 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 84,194 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 84,112 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 73,496 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 73,448 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 60,462 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 54,444 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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B42 LGY is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B42 LGY, 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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B42 LGY is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 January 1985.

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