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MOI 2140

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Multi-colour Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,074 mi
Last recorded71,074 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOI 2140
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 71,074 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements sounds wheel turning steering (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed fouling roadwheel (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

steering rack mounting bushes worn

throttle pedal insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2022 69,011 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 69,011 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 68,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 65,816 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive inner drive shaft flange (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure sender weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 65,816 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive inner drive shaft flange (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure sender weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 64,841 miles

O/S/F brake pipe too hose slightly corroded

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear brake pipes too wheel cyldiners slightly corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear inner wings into rear floor under seal lifting showing corrosion

corrosion on N/S/R wheel arch

engine oil level on min

slight play in all wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack bushes

wet of oil around oil pressure switch

Pass 18 May 2016 57,482 miles

N/S/R tyre has a nail

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2016 57,482 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S/R tyre has a nail

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 55,679 miles

horn connectors corroded

advise battery spaecer bar added

N/S/R TRAILING ARM LANDING PLATE CORRODING, ADVISE REMOVAL, CORROSION REMOVED AND NEW PLATE FABRICATED

oil preseure switch on rear of head (black)weaping oil

steering rack mount bushes have play

Fail 16 Feb 2015 55,676 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

N/S/R TRAILING ARM LANDING PLATE CORRODING, ADVISE REMOVAL, CORROSION REMOVED AND NEW PLATE FABRICATED

advise battery spaecer bar added

horn connectors corroded

oil preseure switch on rear of head (black)weaping oil

steering rack mount bushes have play

Pass 13 Feb 2014 53,964 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery loose in clamp

front brake discs corroded

main beam tell tail light not working

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise on rotation

slight inbalance on front brake performance

Fail 8 Feb 2014 53,961 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery loose in clamp

front brake discs corroded

main beam tell tail light not working

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise on rotation

slight inbalance on front brake performance

Pass 10 Oct 2012 50,463 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 44,215 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 44,212 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 39,168 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 38,488 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 36,756 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 353,400 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 35,308 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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MOI 2140 is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Multi-colour with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MOI 2140, 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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MOI 2140 is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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