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B215 ETX

1985 Volkswagen Lt

Green Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,239 mi
Last recorded55,239 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Lt54,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB215 ETX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 55,239 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 55,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 55,239 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 55,239 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside brake pipe grommet missing on axle

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

steering wheel damaged but not hampering control

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2022 55,239 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside brake pipe grommet missing on axle

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

steering wheel damaged but not hampering control

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2020 55,236 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all track rod end gaiters perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 55,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 54,934 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 54,923 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 54,873 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 54,489 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 52,867 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 51,527 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 49,814 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 48,593 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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B215 ETX is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 B215 ETX, 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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What year was B215 ETX registered?

B215 ETX is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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