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B189 RRU

1985 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

69,363 mi
Last recorded69,363 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Lt54,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB189 RRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 69,363 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

fog lamp telltale dim

Fail 29 May 2025 69,363 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

fog lamp telltale dim

Pass 12 Mar 2024 69,019 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre propshaft uj worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

fog light telltale dim

Fail 7 Mar 2024 69,019 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel hub oil seal leaking oil (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre propshaft uj worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

fog light telltale dim

Pass 31 Aug 2022 68,124 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 66,963 miles

offside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 3 Aug 2021 66,963 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements both front and rear side lights not working (4.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

main beam tell tale not working

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2020 66,139 miles

both rear leaf springs corroded

corrosion on both frontstep panel aches

corrosion round offside front jacking point

water ingress in nearside headlamp

Pass 27 Mar 2019 65,570 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

drop arm off offside chassis worn

nearside front tyre perished

rear propshaft front uj worn

Fail 27 Mar 2019 65,570 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

drop arm off offside chassis worn

nearside front tyre perished

rear propshaft front uj worn

Pass 24 Nov 2017 64,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 64,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 63,420 miles

offside front brake pipe rusty

rear springs rusty

Fail 1 Dec 2016 63,420 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake pipe rusty

rear springs rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2015 62,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

oil leaks from engine

rear leaf springs rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2014 61,425 miles

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

slight leak from offside rear possible hub seal

Pass 22 Aug 2013 60,298 miles

brake pipe across front axle starting to corrode

centre prop bearing worn

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2013 60,298 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

brake pipe across front axle starting to corrode

centre prop bearing worn

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2012 59,158 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre prop shaft bearing noisy

Fail 15 Jul 2011 56,510 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise number plates.and horn function.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 56,510 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise number plates.and horn function.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 53,290 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 53,250 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear bump stops missing

offside front brake slightly binding

play in both front wheel bearings and steering box

Pass 13 May 2009 52,497 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 52,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

advise front number plate condition and o/s head light pattern

Battery insecure

Fail 19 Jun 2008 52,268 miles

Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Brake lever excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

hole in n/s/f inner seal

missing rubber axel stops

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 14 May 2007 52,041 miles

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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B189 RRU is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B189 RRU, 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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B189 RRU is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 16 January 1985.

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