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B648 BEW

1985 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,955 mi
Last recorded85,955 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Lt54,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB648 BEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 85,955 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 85,955 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s front brake dragging

Pass 28 Aug 2009 85,924 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 85,919 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 85,874 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 85,777 miles

slight play centre propshaft u/j

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play o/s/f steering idler

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jul 2006 85,137 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 85,137 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2006 85,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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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B648 BEW is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B648 BEW, 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 B648 BEW registered?

B648 BEW is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 14 January 1985.

Is B648 BEW safe to buy?

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