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B363 GRD

1985 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

75,709 mi
Last recorded75,709 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Lt54,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB363 GRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 75,709 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 75,709 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on limit (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both weeping (2.7.3)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake discs showing slight deterioration

doorsteps corroded etc

footbrake feels slightly poor

n/s seatbelt slightly damaged

slight corrosion showing in places

tca bushes showing slight deterioration

Fail 4 Sep 2017 75,709 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on limit (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both weeping (2.7.3)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake discs showing slight deterioration

doorsteps corroded etc

n/s seatbelt slightly damaged

slight corrosion showing in places

tca bushes showing slight deterioration

Fail 9 Aug 2017 75,709 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper pipes corroded on limit (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fronts (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel on limit (2.2.A.1a)

brake discs showing slight pitting/deterioration

doorsteps corroded etc

n/s seatbelt slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion showing in places

Pass 24 Jun 2016 75,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion step corroded (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion step corroded (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened brake load valve (3.5.1e)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 75,709 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion step corroded (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion step corroded (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened brake load valve (3.5.1e)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 75,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r outer tyre has slight cut in outer wall

Fail 10 Jun 2015 75,709 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre has cut in outer wall but not showing cords

Fail 1 May 2015 75,709 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

o/s/r inner tyre perished

Pass 9 Apr 2014 75,709 miles

Both front inner wings to step corroded but not within 30cm of any component

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 75,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3) DANGEROUS

Both front inner wings to step corroded but not within 30cm of any component

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f tyre has cut to inner wall but not reaching cords

O/s/r tyre cracking in outer wall

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 75,709 miles

All brake pipes covered with grease

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

No Spare fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 75,709 miles

All brake pipes covered with grease

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

No spare fitted

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 757,093 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2006 75,709 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 75,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/r/outer tyre cracking

o/s/front tyre cracking

o/s/r/outer tyre low on tread

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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B363 GRD is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 B363 GRD, 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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B363 GRD is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 March 1985.

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