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C986 BYE

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

27,785 mi
Last recorded27,785 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC986 BYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 27,785 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 27,372 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 26,783 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 26,664 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 25,506 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 21,450 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 17,982 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 13,404 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 8,904 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 5,063 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 3,991 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 2,392 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 45 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 97,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 95,586 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 89,130 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 89,129 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 79,479 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 78,678 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 77,454 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 75,771 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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C986 BYE is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 C986 BYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C986 BYE registered?

C986 BYE is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 November 1985.

Is C986 BYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C986 BYE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C986 BYE have outstanding finance?

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