1985 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Petrol · B520 EET
1985 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 1985. Recorded mileage 49,884 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,884 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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B520 EET Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2024
- 49,884 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B520 EET MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Transporter (B520 EET) between July 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2024 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 (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper end cap missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
B520 EET Mileage History
- 27/07/202248,595 mi
- 28/07/202248,598 mi+3 mi
- 05/01/202449,884 mi+1,286 mi
- 12/09/202449,884 mi
Average of roughly 605 miles per year across 4 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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