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B768 GNH

1985 Volkswagen Lt

Purple Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

20,248 mi
Last recorded20,248 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Lt54,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB768 GNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1985
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 20,248 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 20,105 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Fuel smell inside the cab but no diesel leak found.

Indicator switch faulty nearside indicator occasionally not functioning immediately (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at the caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated worn (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 19,727 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in the lines of tread and on the inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 19,604 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 19,479 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 18,829 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 18,822 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 18,506 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 18,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion to n/s outer chassis (no hole found)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2013 17,701 miles

corrosion to n/s/f brake disc

steering joint boots in poor condition

Fail 21 Feb 2013 17,701 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

corrosion to n/s/f brake disc

corrosion to rear brake pipes

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

steering joint boots in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2012 16,540 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 16,540 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 15,910 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 15,910 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 15,356 miles

corrosion to n/s/r chassis (no hole found)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 15,356 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion to n/s/r chassis (no hole found)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 14,390 miles

small corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

Fail 22 Jan 2009 14,390 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

small corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 21 Nov 2007 13,793 miles

corrosion to both cab steps (not in pescribed area)

corrosion to n/s/r chassis (no hole found)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 12,735 miles

corrosion to n/s/r chassis (no hole found)

Fail 29 Nov 2006 12,735 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

corrosion to n/s/r chassis (no hole found)

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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B768 GNH is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt in Purple with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 B768 GNH, 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 B768 GNH registered?

B768 GNH is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 13 June 1985.

Is B768 GNH safe to buy?

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