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B309 BMF

1985 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,914 mi
Last recorded66,914 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Lt54,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB309 BMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 66,914 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 63,021 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 61,528 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 61,528 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 60,955 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 59,347 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 57,049 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 55,961 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 55,371 miles

Nearside Front minor play in front wheel bearing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear bump stops perished

rear brake compensation damp but not leaking

water tank straps corroided

Pass 15 Jul 2015 54,124 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 53,199 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 53,199 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 51,831 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 51,831 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 50,931 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 49,401 miles

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both rear tyres are starting to crack on side walls

Pass 14 Apr 2009 47,540 miles

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 45,995 miles

front shocker bushes perished

Fail 31 Jul 2007 45,995 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front shocker bushes perished

n/s handbrake cable snapped on test (see fails)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 44,631 miles

advise front discs are slightly corroded

advise straps for watar tank at o/s centre corroded

bumpstops in poor condition at rear

damage to windscreen centre top inside 40mm limit for zone b

Fail 20 Jul 2006 44,631 miles

Centre Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise front discs are slightly corroded

advise straps for water tank at o/s centre corroded

bump stops in poor condition

damage to windscreen centre top inside 40mm limit for zone b

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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B309 BMF is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 B309 BMF, 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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B309 BMF is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 May 1985.

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