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1985 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · B396 XDV

B396 XDV

1985 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 20 Feb 1985. Recorded mileage 88,987 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin
1985 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 31 May 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
88,987 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 31 May 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1985
Engine
1915cc
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B396 XDV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
  • 88,987 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

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

B396 XDV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 18:16
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 Transporter (B396 XDV) between May 2024 and May 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.

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B396 XDV Mileage History

  1. 22/05/202488,410 mi
  2. 31/05/202488,414 mi+4 mi
  3. 14/05/202588,538 mi+124 mi
  4. 20/05/202588,540 mi+2 mi
  5. 19/05/202688,987 mi+447 mi

Average of roughly 290 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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