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1985 Volkswagen Transporter
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,074 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
N/S/R tyre has a nail
Oil leak
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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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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