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WYV 881T

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

75,019 mi
Last recorded75,019 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYV 881T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 75,019 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

corrosion to underside and suspension parts

Fail 28 Jul 2022 75,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

corrosion to underside and suspension parts

Pass 30 Jul 2021 73,649 miles

corrosion to underside

small hole to nearside front headlamp lense

Pass 17 Jul 2020 72,067 miles

corrosion to underbody

dampness around brake master cylinder

Fail 16 Jul 2020 72,067 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to underbody

dampness around brake master cylinder

Pass 16 Jul 2018 68,138 miles

brake master cylinder gaitor deteriorated

corrosion all around underbody areas holes in unprescribed areas

slight play steering system

Fail 15 Jun 2018 68,013 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake master cylinder gaitor deteriorated

corrosion all around underbody areas holes in unprescribed areas

slight play steering system

Pass 25 Jul 2017 66,280 miles

corrosion to under body areas

offside rear tyre inner edge worn low

Fail 27 Jun 2017 66,234 miles

Central Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from both j tubes (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch to floor step (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch to floor step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

corrosion to underside and both belly pans

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 21 Jun 2016 64,323 miles

corrosion to underbody

nearside rear quarter panel holed

slight exhaust blow

Fail 21 Jun 2016 64,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion to underbody

nearside rear quarter panel holed

slight exhaust blow

Pass 1 Jul 2015 61,736 miles

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

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

offside floor pan corroded

offside floor to outer sill heavily corroded outside prescribed area

offside rear driveshaft boot split

Fail 24 Jun 2015 61,716 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

corrosion to underbody areas

offside floor pan corroded

offside floor to outer sill heavily corroded outside prescribed area

offside rear driveshaft boot split

Pass 10 Jun 2014 80,181 miles

corrosion around front jacking points

corrosion to under body areas

nearside rear cv boot split

offside front upper ball joint dust cover split

Fail 9 Jun 2014 80,181 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

nearside rear cv boot split

corrosion around front jacking points

corrosion to under body areas

offside front upper ball joint dust cover split

Pass 8 Jun 2013 57,184 miles

corrosion to under body areas and along outer sills

nearside rear outer cv boot split

offside rear inner cv boot split

Fail 3 Jun 2013 57,184 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to under body areas and along outer sills

nearside rear outer cv boot split

offside rear inner cv boot split

Pass 21 Jun 2012 52,233 miles

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

corrosion around underbody areas

slight play in steering

Fail 20 Jun 2012 52,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion around underbody areas

slight play in steering

Pass 23 May 2011 47,399 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 47,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 43,065 miles

corrosion to outer sills and underbody areas

Fail 11 May 2010 43,011 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

corrosion to outer sills and underbody areas

travel to foot brake

Pass 1 May 2009 39,710 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 38,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 36,361 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 29,467 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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WYV 881T is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 WYV 881T, 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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WYV 881T is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 1985.

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