1985 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · B338 KGM
1985 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 17/06/1985. Recorded mileage 4,322 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/12/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 4,322 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 1915cc
B338 KGM Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/03/2026
- 4,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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B338 KGM Mileage History
- 28/06/200689,541 mi
- 03/07/200790,652 mi+1,111 mi
- 10/07/200891,184 mi+532 mi
- 07/07/200991,880 mi+696 mi
- 13/07/200991,883 mi+3 mi
- 07/07/201191,905 mi+22 mi
- 08/07/201191,905 mi
- 31/07/201592,385 mi+480 mi
- 31/07/201592,385 mi
- 29/07/201695,259 mi+2,874 mi
- 20/07/201797,269 mi+2,010 mi
- 21/07/201797,269 mi
- 13/06/201898,806 mi+1,537 mi
- 14/06/201998,806 mi
- 18/06/201998,806 mi
- 27/10/202098,976 mi+170 mi
- 30/10/202098,978 mi+2 mi
- 07/10/2021672 mi-98,306 mi
- 10/11/20221,722 mi+1,050 mi
- 10/11/20221,722 mi
- 06/12/20231,769 mi+47 mi
- 06/12/20231,769 mi
- 13/11/20242,178 mi+409 mi
- 18/11/20242,178 mi
- 03/03/20264,322 mi+2,144 mi
Average of roughly -4,330 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
B338 KGM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Transporter (B338 KGM) between June 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (30 issues), Brakes (29 issues), Bodywork (18 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Steering (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 91 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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