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B437 ABH

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,965 mi
Last recorded99,965 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB437 ABH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2009 99,965 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 98,962 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 97,643 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 97,641 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 95,413 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 95,410 miles

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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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B437 ABH is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B437 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.

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What year was B437 ABH registered?

B437 ABH is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 April 1985.

Is B437 ABH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B437 ABH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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