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BLR 185Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,861 mi
Last recorded47,861 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLR 185Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 47,861 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 46,539 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 43,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 43,507 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 40,362 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 39,277 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 35,769 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 31,768 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2008 289,796 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 289,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 24,301 miles

oil leak

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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BLR 185Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 56,903 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 BLR 185Y, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BLR 185Y registered?

BLR 185Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 October 1982.

Is BLR 185Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLR 185Y shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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