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B432 RLJ

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

1,035 mi
Last recorded1,035 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB432 RLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 1,035 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 1,025 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner tie rod boot split marked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 97,327 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 97,254 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2023 95,807 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 93,425 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 92,293 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 91,326 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 87,369 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 81,299 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 76,756 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 70,387 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 70,387 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 65,101 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 60,295 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 55,204 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 45,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 36,431 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 35,000 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 33,025 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 31,547 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 30,341 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 29,100 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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B432 RLJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RLJ, 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 RLJ registered?

B432 RLJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 January 1985.

Is B432 RLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B432 RLJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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