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B261 CNS

1985 Volkswagen Lt

Orange Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

54,574 mi
Last recorded54,574 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Lt54,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB261 CNS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 54,574 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 54,574 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 54,229 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 54,229 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear bumper insecure

aftermarket seats fitted

Rear Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 54,164 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre rear view mirror missing

Indicators flashing fast but within limits

N/S/R bumper insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Wipers slightly smearing but not damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2012 51,215 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 51,195 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 49,988 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 49,988 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 48,293 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2009 47,708 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 44,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 44,157 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 22,602 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 42,596 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 42,170 miles

Front shock lower bushes perrished. †Slight play n/s front bearing. †Rear axle transvers arm bent. †O/s front brake pipe to caliper corroded. †Slight blow on front joint exhaust. †Both front brake flexi pipes ferrels rusty. †

Fail 5 Jun 2006 42,163 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 41,388 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 41,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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B261 CNS is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt in Orange with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 B261 CNS, 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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B261 CNS is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 29 March 1985.

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