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B498 PHA

1985 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,771 mi
Last recorded68,771 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2007
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Lt54,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB498 PHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2007 68,771 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 68,754 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 61,100 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 61,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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B498 PHA is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B498 PHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B498 PHA?

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What year was B498 PHA registered?

B498 PHA is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 2 May 1985.

Is B498 PHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B498 PHA shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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