1985 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · B201 FTU
1985 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 02/04/1985. Recorded mileage 25,047 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,047 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 1570cc
B201 FTU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/07/2024
- 25,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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B201 FTU Mileage History
- 11/08/202324,993 mi
- 31/07/202425,047 mi+54 mi
Average of roughly 56 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
B201 FTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Transporter (B201 FTU) between August 2023 and July 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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”.
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