1985 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · B491 NBY
1985 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1985. Recorded mileage 32,557 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,557 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B491 NBY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2023
- 32,557 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B491 NBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Transporter (B491 NBY) between September 2023 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 October 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: Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
B491 NBY Mileage History
- 27/09/202332,551 mi
- 05/10/202332,557 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 268 miles per year across 2 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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