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B4 RTB

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1715cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,748 mi
Last recorded100,748 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter126,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 RTB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,715cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 100,748 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 100,648 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 99,965 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Underside of the vehicle starting to showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2012 99,286 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 99,279 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 97,783 miles

underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2011 97,783 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 8 May 2010 95,588 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 92,012 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

welding repairs on o/s and n/s front doorstep area

Fail 10 Apr 2009 92,012 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

welding repairs on o/s and n/s front doorstep area

Pass 2 May 2008 90,790 miles

both front tyres for wear on edges

corrosion in front steps

misting nsf shockabsorber

os locker door

rear brake hose ferrules

Fail 1 May 2008 90,787 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

both front tyres for wear on edges

corrosion in front steps

misting nsf shockabsorber

os locker door

rear brake hose ferrules

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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B4 RTB is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,715cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 126,775 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B4 RTB, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B4 RTB registered?

B4 RTB is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 March 1989.

Is B4 RTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 RTB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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