MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,363 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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))
offside door mirror glass cracked
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
both rear leaf springs corroded
corrosion on both frontstep panel aches
corrosion round offside front jacking point
water ingress in nearside headlamp
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
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
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)
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)
offside front brake pipe rusty
rear springs rusty
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
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight leak from offside rear possible hub seal
brake pipe across front axle starting to corrode
centre prop bearing worn
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?
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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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