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NIL 1125

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

57,340 mi
Last recorded57,340 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 1125
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 57,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 56,307 miles

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

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

various corrosion and underseal covered repairs

Fail 4 Apr 2024 56,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded flexi hose mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside 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))

various holes and corrosion underneath

Pass 4 Feb 2023 54,327 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 49,770 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 48,083 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 43,509 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 43,507 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2016 43,295 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 42,808 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 42,808 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 42,210 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 41,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 41,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 40,666 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 39,886 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tie rod damaged.

sleight bind nearside rear brake.

underneath off vehicle starting to corrode.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 38,792 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

slight bind nearside front brake

small amount off play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Mar 2009 37,903 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tie rod damaged.

track rod end nuts in poor rusty condition.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 37,310 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 37,282 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 33,374 miles

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

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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NIL 1125 is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NIL 1125, 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 NIL 1125 registered?

NIL 1125 is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is NIL 1125 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIL 1125 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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