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1984 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Petrol · B191 VFB

B191 VFB

1984 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1984. Recorded mileage 79,675 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin
1984 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 27/07/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
79,675 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 27/07/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1984
Engine
2459cc

B191 VFB Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2024
  • 79,675 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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B191 VFB Mileage History

  1. 26/04/201172,453 mi
  2. 28/04/201172,453 mi
  3. 28/03/201272,456 mi+3 mi
  4. 29/03/201272,456 mi
  5. 10/06/201372,884 mi+428 mi
  6. 19/06/201372,887 mi+3 mi
  7. 17/05/201473,170 mi+283 mi
  8. 22/05/201473,176 mi+6 mi
  9. 05/06/201573,647 mi+471 mi
  10. 03/06/201674,584 mi+937 mi
  11. 29/06/201775,286 mi+702 mi
  12. 15/06/201876,154 mi+868 mi
  13. 07/06/201976,457 mi+303 mi
  14. 26/06/202077,105 mi+648 mi
  15. 13/07/202177,518 mi+413 mi
  16. 15/07/202177,522 mi+4 mi
  17. 22/07/202278,795 mi+1,273 mi
  18. 25/07/202278,795 mi
  19. 20/07/202379,281 mi+486 mi
  20. 29/07/202479,675 mi+394 mi

Average of roughly 545 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

B191 VFB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 07:48
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Volkswagen Transporter (B191 VFB) between April 2011 and July 2024.

The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 29 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 28 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: “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress”.

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