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B366 GRD

1985 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

554 mi
Last recorded554 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Lt54,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB366 GRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 554 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 544 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 27 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in thick underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 99,986 miles

Brake servo weak

Rear Rear brake performance low

Fail 25 Aug 2017 99,981 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis adjacent to shock absorber top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Brake servo weak

Rear Rear brake performance low

Fail 21 Aug 2017 99,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 97,730 miles

All steering joint dust covers beginning to crack and perish

Fail 24 Feb 2016 97,730 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe to rear compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front part of main front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe on rear compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

Indicator switch faulty When indicating left (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

All steering joint dust covers beginning to crack and perish

Both lower sections at rear of cab rotted away

Nerside front outer door step holed and broken

Pass 14 Oct 2014 96,598 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

near-side rear brake binding slightly.

rear exhaust section deteriorating.

Fail 24 Sep 2014 96,523 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 95,306 miles

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

slight damage to windscreen.

slight wear to both front lower ball joints.

Fail 13 Sep 2013 95,272 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

slight damage to windscreen

slight wear to both front lower ball joints

Pass 19 Sep 2012 93,563 miles

slight corrosion to both rear chassis sections .

Fail 5 Sep 2012 93,521 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 91,643 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 91,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 89,676 miles

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

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

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 mudguard insecure

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 25 Aug 2009 87,773 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 85,534 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 85,488 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 82,853 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 82,853 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2007 82,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 81,629 miles

surface corrosion to chassis.

Pass 4 Aug 2005 77,705 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

silencer corroded

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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B366 GRD is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 B366 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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B366 GRD is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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