1985 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · B141 HDP
1985 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 1985. Recorded mileage 67,702 miles. MOT valid until 05 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,702 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B141 HDP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 67,702 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B141 HDP 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 (B141 HDP) between March 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
B141 HDP Mileage History
- 08/03/202263,581 mi
- 09/09/202263,990 mi+409 mi
- 06/06/202563,623 mi-367 mi
- 07/06/202563,623 mi
- 07/08/202667,702 mi+4,079 mi
Average of roughly 933 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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