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B50 NRS

1985 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

186,659 mi
Last recorded186,659 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Lt54,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB50 NRS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 186,659 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 186,371 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 181,336 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 181,336 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 178,173 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 177,155 miles

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

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable play in front UJ. (6.1.7 (e))

alternator belt is missing

engine sump plug has been welded to sump

radiator very poor condition and weeping

rear floor very weak with rust

tow bar badly corroded. tow ball missing

Fail 24 May 2018 177,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Short section to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Alternator drive belt is missing.

Discs very rusty.

Engine sump plug has been welded to sump.

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable Play in front UJ. (6.1.7 (e))

Radiator very poor condition and weeping.

Rear floor very weak with rust.

Tow bar badly corroded and weak. Tow ball is missing.

Fail 14 Mar 2018 176,935 miles

Brake valve leaking light laden valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Drivers seat adjustment sticky

Passenger seat frame worn

brake hose ferrules corroded

brake pipes corroded

service brake efficiency only just met 50% recorded

temporary fuel cap fitted

underside corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 173,230 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 173,089 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 172,779 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 172,793 miles

Offside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

nearside front brake flexi ferrule corroded

offside front brake flexi ferrule corroded

play propshaft centre bearing

rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

spare wheel carrier insecure

water tank & brackets insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2006 171,817 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 171,817 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres cracking

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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B50 NRS is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 B50 NRS, 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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B50 NRS is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 May 1985.

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