1985 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · B665 CTX
1985 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 15 Mar 1985. Recorded mileage 24,963 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,963 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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B665 CTX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2025
- 24,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B665 CTX MOT History
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 (B665 CTX) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2025 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 (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
B665 CTX Mileage History
- 13/06/202324,309 mi
- 06/06/202424,358 mi+49 mi
- 13/06/202424,373 mi+15 mi
- 10/06/202524,954 mi+581 mi
- 10/06/202524,963 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 328 miles per year across 5 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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