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B446 ABH

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,367 mi
Last recorded44,367 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB446 ABH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 44,367 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 44,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 42,873 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play may require adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 40,728 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 40,728 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 39,685 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 39,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie bar bush badly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 37,369 miles

Coolant leak rear pipe split ()

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Sep 2021 37,369 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coolant leak rear pipe split ()

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2020 35,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 35,474 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coolant leak ()

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2019 33,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush split - advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush split - advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 33,713 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush split - advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush split - advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 32,442 miles

Coolant leak coolant hoses ()

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush split advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush split - advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 32,442 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Coolant leak coolant hoses ()

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush split advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush split - advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 30,018 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 28,265 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 269,194 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s/r also o/s/r (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 269,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt chalked (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s/r also o/s/r (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 26,632 miles

both front seat belts are slow to recoil

Pass 12 Sep 2013 26,415 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2013 26,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2012 26,395 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 25,359 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,353 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 24,353 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 23,406 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 22,892 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 22,892 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,873 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 20,394 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 20,390 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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B446 ABH is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B446 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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B446 ABH is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 June 1985.

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