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B789 MAB

1986 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

627 mi
Last recorded627 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Transporter70,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB789 MAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2025 627 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 98,987 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated covered in grease substance no splits or tears. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 98,100 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 98,028 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 96,964 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 94,385 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 93,933 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 93,394 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 92,191 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 91,128 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 89,943 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 86,506 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 86,275 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 86,204 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 85,776 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 84,054 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 82,509 miles
Pass 7 May 2006 80,089 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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B789 MAB is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 70,547 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 B789 MAB, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B789 MAB registered?

B789 MAB is a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 June 1986.

Is B789 MAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B789 MAB shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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