1985 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Diesel · B936 DTH
1985 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, diesel). First registered 17 Jun 1985. Recorded mileage 33,312 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,312 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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B936 DTH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/07/2024
- 33,312 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B936 DTH 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 (B936 DTH) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Central Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Fuel tank leaking filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
B936 DTH Mileage History
- 26/07/202233,270 mi
- 05/08/202233,281 mi+11 mi
- 23/07/202433,312 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 21 miles 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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