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B237 OGV

1985 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,743 mi
Last recorded151,743 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Lt54,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB237 OGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2009 151,743 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 151,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 147,409 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 147,409 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 143,816 miles

both sides front suspensionjoint has slight play in a lower ball joint.

n/s door mirror glass damaged

n/s front tie bar / rod rubber deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

slight play in steering box

Pass 6 Jul 2006 141,205 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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B237 OGV is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B237 OGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B237 OGV registered?

B237 OGV is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 19 April 1985.

Is B237 OGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B237 OGV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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