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C996 BYE

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Lpg 1915cc

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Expired

Expires24 Apr 2026

Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)

Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

7,916 mi

Last recorded7,916 miles

Recorded on25 Apr 2025

Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC996 BYE

MakeVolkswagen

ModelTransporter

Year1985

ColourRed

Fuel typeLpg

Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail

Pass 25 Apr 2025 7,916 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 7,916 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer wheel arch corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 7,910 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer wheel arch badly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 7,910 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer wheel arch badly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 7,845 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s & n/s inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 7,844 miles

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s & n/s inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 7,714 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner wing breather pipes not atached

Nearside Front Outer wheel arch corrode

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 7,714 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner wing breather pipes not atached

Nearside Front Outer wheel arch corrode

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 7,709 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner wing breathe pipe detached

Nearside Rear parking brake readings low

Offside Front Outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 7,709 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner wing breathe pipe detached

Nearside Rear parking brake readings low

Offside Front Outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 6,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 6,988 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 5,668 miles

Central small chip to windscreen

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 5,668 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central small chip to windscreen

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 4,812 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer cv gaitor damaged

Offside Front Upper wheel arch corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both o/s & n/s (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 4,812 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer cv gaitor damaged

Offside Front Upper wheel arch corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both o/s & n/s (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 3,547 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 3,545 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting arch (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer suspension arm mount outer & inner areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner arch (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 1,270 miles

REVERSE LIGHTS ON

Fail 21 Mar 2016 1,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

REVERSE LIGHTS ON

Pass 25 Mar 2015 99,039 miles

Fail 18 Mar 2015 99,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 97,118 miles

Pass 20 Mar 2013 94,926 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 91,960 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 22 Feb 2012 91,953 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2011 88,259 miles

Fail 28 Feb 2011 88,259 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 87,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

fuel tank breather hoses split

Fail 2 Jul 2009 87,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

fuel tank breather hoses split

Pass 29 Jul 2008 83,005 miles

Fail 15 Jul 2008 83,005 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 80,333 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/rear/drive/shat/boot/split

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

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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C996 BYE is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,915cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 C996 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.

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C996 BYE is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 October 1985.

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