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E665 XKD

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,509 mi
Last recorded142,509 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE665 XKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 142,509 miles

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

vehicle showing signs of age related corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2023 141,904 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres ? advise new tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 139,618 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 135,056 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 132,743 miles

Slight corrosion showing on all steel brake pipes

Slight oil leak

Slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 14 May 2019 132,735 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion showing on all steel brake pipes

Slight oil leak

Slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 9 May 2018 132,203 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 132,045 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 128,279 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 127,180 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 127,180 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 126,463 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 124,934 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 12,017 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 119,820 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 118,983 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2008 118,983 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2007 118,438 miles

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

both front door steps corroded

both outer sills corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2007 118,438 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front door steps corroded

both outer sills corroded

Pass 31 May 2006 117,267 miles

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

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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E665 XKD is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E665 XKD, 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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E665 XKD is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 November 1985.

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