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B304 JBD

1985 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,298 mi
Last recorded49,298 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Lt54,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB304 JBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 49,298 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 49,284 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,613 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 48,032 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 48,007 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 47,648 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 47,512 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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B304 JBD is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B304 JBD, 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 B304 JBD registered?

B304 JBD is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 3 June 1985.

Is B304 JBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B304 JBD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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