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B450 FTU

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,657 mi
Last recorded59,657 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB450 FTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 59,657 miles

front brake hose ferules corroded

general corrosion to underside & o/s centre floor

headlamp beam patterns poor

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 28 Feb 2026 59,657 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front brake hose ferules corroded

general corrosion to underside & o/s centre floor

headlamp beam patterns poor

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Mar 2025 59,506 miles

front brake hose ferules corroded

general surface corrosion to underside

rear brake back plates in poor condition

Fail 15 Mar 2025 59,506 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front brake hose ferules corroded

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

general surface corrosion to underside

rear brake back plates in poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2024 58,947 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Mar 2024 58,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Mar 2023 58,685 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 58,035 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 56,801 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 54,356 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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B450 FTU is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FTU, 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 B450 FTU registered?

B450 FTU is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B450 FTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B450 FTU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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