MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,645 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
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))
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
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.
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.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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