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B345 PBC

1985 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,832 mi
Last recorded78,832 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Lt54,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB345 PBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 78,832 miles

Alternator belt feels a little slack

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 78,829 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected corrosion hole around handbrake and near seat/belt mounting in wheel arch tub/floor (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Alternator belt feels a little slack

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 78,727 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 78,719 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Both front step panels corroded/holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Could possibly be adjusted out (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury Step badly corroded & weakened (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Front 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 Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Could possibly be adjusted out (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Just behind 1st axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 78,488 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 78,486 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 77,933 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 77,933 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 76,339 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 76,338 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 75,411 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 75,380 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 75,251 miles

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 28 Aug 2014 74,792 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 74,578 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 74,368 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 73,894 miles

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

vehicle has bad corrosion out side prescribed areas of test [cab]

Fail 3 Nov 2011 73,892 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

vehicle has bad corrosion out side prescribed areas of test [cab]

Pass 8 Nov 2010 73,041 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 73,039 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 73,037 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 73,035 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 72,338 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 70,468 miles

o/s step corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2008

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

o/s step corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2007 67,504 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 65,570 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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B345 PBC is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B345 PBC, 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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B345 PBC is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 July 1985.

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