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XFX 624B

1985 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,482 mi
Last recorded104,482 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Transporter59,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFX 624B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 104,482 miles

Nearside Front step corroded but outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear valance,crossmember corroded but outside prescribed area

Offside Front step corroded but outside prescribed area

Offside Rear inner arch rear tub

Offside Rear valance,crossmember corroded but outside prescribed area

headlamp beam adjuster fitted to nsf

osr tailgate strut broken

Fail 23 Jan 2017 104,482 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure earth to battery (1.9.2a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired zip tied (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front step corroded but outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear valance,crossmember corroded but outside prescribed area

Offside Front step corroded but outside prescribed area

Offside Rear inner arch rear tub

Offside Rear valance,crossmember corroded but outside prescribed area

osr tailgate strut broken

Pass 23 Dec 2015 100,611 miles

front nearside step holed by corrosion

nearside front brake hose insecure

original fuel tank straps missing temporary ones fitted

various engine and gear box oil leaks

Fail 21 Dec 2015 100,610 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front nearside step holed by corrosion

nearside front brake hose insecure

original fuel tank straps missing temporary ones fitted

various engine and gear box oil leaks

Pass 31 Oct 2014 93,312 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 86,062 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 82,320 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 82,320 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 May 2011 74,613 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 74,613 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 63,852 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 63,842 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside and nearside front and rear brake pipes are corroded to the limit

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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XFX 624B is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XFX 624B, 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 XFX 624B registered?

XFX 624B is a 1985 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is XFX 624B safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFX 624B shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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