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B80 FMR

1985 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,313 mi
Last recorded34,313 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Lt54,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB80 FMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2008 34,313 miles

BODY AND CAB CORRODING FLOORS

FRONT SEATS IN POOR CONDITION

FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODING

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE SLIGHTLY LOW

LIGHT CORROSION TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS

REAR NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER OUTER CASINGS IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT DAMPNESS FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS

WIPERS SLIGHTLY POOR IN OPERATION

Fail 17 Jun 2008 34,282 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 32,994 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 32,935 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 30,922 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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B80 FMR is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B80 FMR, 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 B80 FMR registered?

B80 FMR is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is B80 FMR safe to buy?

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