1985 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · B475 YBX
1985 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1985. Recorded mileage 69,289 km. MOT expired on 12 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 69,289 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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B475 YBX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/08/2023
- 69,289 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B475 YBX 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 (B475 YBX) between July 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
B475 YBX Odometer History
- 08/07/202269,289 km
- 14/07/202269,289 km
- 12/08/202369,289 km
Average of roughly 0 km per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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