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B775 XYD

1985 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

5,624 mi
Last recorded5,624 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Lt54,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB775 XYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 5,624 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure Complete lens unit (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 5,608 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint on steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No visible pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt On steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure Complete lens unit (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 5,565 miles

Nearside Front doorstep area corroded

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt from steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

some play in steering system

Fail 13 Dec 2016 5,549 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to bulkhead area (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front doorstep area corroded

Nearside headlight lens missing

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt from steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

some play in steering system

Pass 20 Mar 2015 5,075 miles

front exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2014 4,688 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 4,658 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

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

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)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

gas bottle inscure

Pass 23 May 2013 4,359 miles

front brakes have a 25% imbalance, on limit

o/s/r inner tyre perished and splitting

play in steering

rear reg plate damaged

Fail 20 May 2013 4,359 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes have a 25% imbalance, on limit

o/s/r inner tyre perished and splitting

play in steering

rear reg plate damaged

Pass 15 May 2012 3,687 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 3,682 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 3,644 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 3,591 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 3,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 3,512 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 3,512 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 3,423 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 3,409 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 3,229 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 3,178 miles

Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

n/s front tyre side wall split

Pass 26 Jun 2006 3,021 miles

advise cracks in n/s/f tyre and wear o/s/r inner trye

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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B775 XYD is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B775 XYD, 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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B775 XYD is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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