1985 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · B393 FMB
1985 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14 Jun 1985. Recorded mileage 204,823 km. MOT expired on 08 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 204,823 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B393 FMB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2023
- 204,823 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B393 FMB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Transporter (B393 FMB) between March 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 June 2023 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: Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced B pill”; “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced B pil”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))”.
B393 FMB Odometer History
- 24/03/2022201,003 km
- 07/04/2022201,048 km+45 km
- 10/06/2023204,823 km+3,775 km
Average of roughly 3,149 km per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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