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B789 XYD

1985 Volkswagen Lt

Green Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

30,429 mi
Last recorded30,429 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Lt54,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB789 XYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 30,429 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 30,415 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 30,045 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 29,779 miles

All steering and suspension component corroded)

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both sides wheel arch heavily seal / corroded

inner sill areas rusty / holed

inner sills corroded

under-sill applied all under vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2021 29,314 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 28,617 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rust to body

rust to rear inner sills

Pass 15 Jul 2016 28,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer area (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

inner sill areas rusty / holed

Fail 4 Jul 2016 27,968 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out-rigger area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch / out-rigger / sill areas (3.1.9)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer area (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

inner sill areas rusty / holed

Pass 6 Aug 2014 26,227 miles

rust to bodywork

rust to n/s/r inner sill panel

Pass 2 Aug 2013 25,530 miles

rust to bodywork

Pass 3 Aug 2012 23,540 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rust to bodywork

Pass 3 Aug 2011 21,673 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 20,574 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 17,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal rubber worn at corner

Pass 6 Aug 2007 11,100 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 7,780 miles

slight inbalance rear footbrake

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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B789 XYD is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 B789 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B789 XYD registered?

B789 XYD is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 11 April 1985.

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