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B152 XYX

1985 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

77,163 mi
Last recorded77,163 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Lt54,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB152 XYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 77,163 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 76,090 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 74,938 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 74,931 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 74,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Step floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both offside and nearside inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Step floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 74,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 72,591 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 70,028 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 70,017 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 67,023 miles

Oil leak ()

play in inner rack joints

Fail 9 Jun 2016 67,020 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from 'T' piece to flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

play in inner rack joints

Pass 5 Jun 2015 64,750 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 May 2015 64,746 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 May 2014 59,655 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2014 59,655 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 57,734 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 57,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 56,015 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 52,913 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 52,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Off side rear tyre slightly pearishd

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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B152 XYX is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 54,842 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B152 XYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 41 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B152 XYX is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 22 March 1985.

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