1985 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · B375 DEW
1985 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 27/04/1985. Recorded mileage 28,631 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,631 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 1588cc
B375 DEW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2025
- 28,631 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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B375 DEW Mileage History
- 18/07/202226,459 mi
- 04/07/202326,773 mi+314 mi
- 15/07/202326,775 mi+2 mi
- 16/07/202427,535 mi+760 mi
- 05/08/202528,631 mi+1,096 mi
Average of roughly 712 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B375 DEW 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 (B375 DEW) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 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: Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On arm as marked. (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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