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1985 Volkswagen Kombi 1.6L Petrol · B387 PJC

B387 PJC

1985 Volkswagen Kombi (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1985. Recorded mileage 51,621 km. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN KOMBI
Year / Origin
1985 · Birmingham
MOT Status
Valid until 05/10/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Odometer
51,621 km
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 05/10/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1985
Engine
1600cc

B387 PJC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 25/09/2025
  • 51,621 km recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

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

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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B387 PJC Odometer History

  1. 09/08/202249,525 mi
  2. 15/08/202350,629 mi+1,104 mi
  3. 25/08/202350,631 mi+2 mi
  4. 07/10/202451,248 km
  5. 25/09/202551,621 km+373 km

Average of roughly 670 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

B387 PJC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Sept 2026, 14:18
MOT Analysis

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 Kombi (B387 PJC) between August 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 25 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 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 Outer Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”.

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