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B723 EHL

1989 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,323 mi
Last recorded49,323 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Lt137,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB723 EHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 49,323 miles

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

N/S/F inner sill and areas corroded but nothing 30cm of any major parts

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 49,290 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 49,157 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 48,511 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 46,540 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 46,540 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 45,673 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 45,649 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 44,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 44,338 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 42,300 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

screen damaged outside swept area

Pass 6 Aug 2010 41,437 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2009 38,939 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 33,228 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 36,949 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 36,694 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 36,125 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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B723 EHL is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 137,170 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 B723 EHL, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B723 EHL registered?

B723 EHL is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 April 1989.

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