1985 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · B113 AFJ
1985 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 29 May 1985. Recorded mileage 30,673 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,673 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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B113 AFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 30,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B113 AFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Transporter (B113 AFJ) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
B113 AFJ Mileage History
- 18/10/202229,585 mi
- 11/10/202330,133 mi+548 mi
- 10/10/202430,333 mi+200 mi
- 14/10/202530,666 mi+333 mi
- 20/10/202530,673 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 362 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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