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B450 EPU

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,610 mi
Last recorded52,610 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB450 EPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 52,610 miles

Front windscreen has minor stone chip damage inside & outside of swept area

Pass 9 Oct 2018 50,404 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chip damage inside & outside of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 10 Oct 2017 47,998 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip in windscreen but outside of swept area (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on outer edge, tyre also perishing in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 47,991 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded upper section of inner wheel arch near seat mounting corroded (5.2.6)

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip in windscreen but outside of swept area (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on outer edge, tyre also perishing in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 44,679 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear inner c/v boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2015 42,085 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 38,204 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 35,461 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 34,326 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 33,073 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 33,073 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2010 31,793 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2010 31,793 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 30,118 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 30,093 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 May 2008 28,345 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2008 28,343 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2007 26,448 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Jun 2006 23,409 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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B450 EPU is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 B450 EPU, 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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B450 EPU is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 July 1985.

Is B450 EPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B450 EPU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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