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85 XKL

2011 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

34,794 mi
Last recorded34,794 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Transporter96,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration85 XKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 34,794 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 34,317 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 32,246 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 29,437 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 27,845 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 26,432 miles

Emissions too low to be recorded

Pass 16 May 2019 23,763 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 22,074 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 20,791 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 17,927 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 19,679 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 10,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2014 10,966 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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85 XKL is a 2011 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 96,014 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 85 XKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 85 XKL registered?

85 XKL is a 2011 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 June 2011.

Is 85 XKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 85 XKL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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