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B5 VRF

1987 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,645 mi
Last recorded208,645 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Transporter123,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 VRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 208,645 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 203,645 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 199,410 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 193,554 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 186,618 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 186,618 miles

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 177,917 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 177,905 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 175,783 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 175,783 miles

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

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length Front & Rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 May 2014 163,567 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside wiperblade ends split.

offside & nearside door steps corroded.

Fail 15 May 2014 163,560 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside wiperblade ends split.

offside & nearside door steps corroded.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 154,525 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 137,906 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 117,661 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 117,661 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 99,583 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 99,583 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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B5 VRF is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 123,896 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 B5 VRF, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B5 VRF registered?

B5 VRF is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 June 1987.

Is B5 VRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 VRF shows 18 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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