1985 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Petrol · B572 OLC
1985 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, petrol). First registered 07 Feb 1985. Recorded mileage 97,163 miles. MOT expired on 05 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,163 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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B572 OLC Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2023
- 97,163 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B572 OLC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Transporter (B572 OLC) between August 2010 and March 2023.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2023 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: Lighting (10 issues), Steering (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”.
B572 OLC Mileage History
- 12/08/201080,377 mi
- 09/09/201184,172 mi+3,795 mi
- 09/09/201184,172 mi
- 06/11/201285,814 mi+1,642 mi
- 16/04/201489,387 mi+3,573 mi
- 14/04/201592,289 mi+2,902 mi
- 20/04/201592,290 mi+1 mi
- 07/11/201693,598 mi+1,308 mi
- 07/04/202293,601 mi+3 mi
- 27/03/202397,163 mi+3,562 mi
Average of roughly 1,330 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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