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B432 ABH

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,778 mi
Last recorded83,778 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB432 ABH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 83,778 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 84,065 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 81,027 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 80,645 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 80,796 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

Fail 19 Mar 2008 80,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

Pass 8 Jan 2007 79,513 miles

steering wheel top bush as slight play

Fail 2 Jan 2007 79,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B432 ABH is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B432 ABH, 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 B432 ABH registered?

B432 ABH is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 April 1985.

Is B432 ABH safe to buy?

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