MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,453 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported tailpipe (7.1.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
offside rear brake binding slightly
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
oil leak
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
oil leak
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Slight brake bind NSF & OSF
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Slight brake bind NSF & OSF
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear tyres perrished
Slight front brake imbalance
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?
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B788 XYD is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 B788 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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What year was B788 XYD registered?
B788 XYD is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 June 1985.
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