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B436 AMG

1985 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

72,442 mi
Last recorded72,442 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Lt54,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB436 AMG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 72,442 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front both top marker lights not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 May 2024 72,441 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front both top marker lights not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 72,179 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease on all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 May 2023 72,179 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease on all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 71,961 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 71,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens broken showing white light (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 71,807 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front brake discs corroding

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 71,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front brake discs corroding

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 71,379 miles

slight play in nsf and osf wheel bearings

Pass 16 Apr 2018 70,856 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 70,855 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lamp broken (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

o/s/f brake pads wearing low discs corroding

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 31 Mar 2017 69,271 miles

n/s/r indicator lens broken

slight bind on o/s/f brake

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 19 Apr 2016 68,541 miles

n/s/r light broken

sight blow on front exhaust joint

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2016 68,541 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r light broken

sight blow on front exhaust joint

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2015 67,417 miles

o/s/f brake discs corroded

oil leaks

play in front wheel bearings

Fail 2 Apr 2015 67,417 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

o/s/f brake discs corroded

oil leaks

play in front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Feb 2014 66,048 miles

oil on engine g/box

rear tyres cracking

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 26 Feb 2014 66,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c) DANGEROUS

oil on engine g/box

rear tyres cracking

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Feb 2013 64,693 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

o/s seat belt stalk cover missing

oil residue on engine and gearbox

slight play in n/s and o/s front wheel bearings

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2013 64,693 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

corrosion to front brake discs

o/s seat belt stalk cover missing

oil residue on engine and gearbox

slight play in n/s and o/s front wheel bearings

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2011 63,441 miles

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

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

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

seat belt latch cover missing, tempary fuel cap fitted, rear bumper loose, front brake flexible pipe ferrals corroding, slight play in front wheel bearings, exhaust fitted close to body work

Pass 21 Oct 2011 63,441 miles

seat belt latch cover missing, tempary fuel cap fitted, rear bumper loose, front brake flexible pipe ferrals corroding, slight play in front wheel bearings, exhaust fitted close to body work

Pass 27 Oct 2010 61,814 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 61,680 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 61,543 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 60,921 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 60,315 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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B436 AMG is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 B436 AMG, 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 B436 AMG registered?

B436 AMG is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 11 March 1985.

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