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B442 SDG

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

38,528 mi
Last recorded38,528 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB442 SDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 38,528 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 38,160 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 37,594 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 36,847 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 36,239 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 35,669 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 35,059 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 34,970 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 34,429 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 33,818 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 32,954 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 32,375 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 32,366 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 32,366 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 31,859 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 30,103 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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B442 SDG is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 B442 SDG, 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 B442 SDG registered?

B442 SDG is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B442 SDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B442 SDG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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