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B699 RRT

1985 Volkswagen Lt

Red Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

52,685 mi
Last recorded52,685 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Lt54,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB699 RRT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 52,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

corroded both side around rear bumper panels underside

Fail 25 Nov 2022 52,657 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

corroded both side around rear bumper panels underside

Pass 6 Nov 2021 48,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

Pass 6 Nov 2020 44,940 miles

Brake bind to n/s/f

Corrosion at rear end to n/s/ and o/s

N/S/F brake pads wearing thin

O/S inner brake pad looks low

Wheel bearing play to o/s/f wheel

Wheel bearing play to rear wheels

Fail 23 Oct 2020 44,911 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake bind to n/s/f

Corrosion at rear end to n/s/ and o/s

N/S/F brake pads wearing thin

O/S inner brake pad looks low

Wheel bearing play to o/s/f wheel

Wheel bearing play to rear wheels

Pass 8 Apr 2019 40,620 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 40,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 40,230 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 40,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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B699 RRT is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,400cc petrol 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 B699 RRT, 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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B699 RRT is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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