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B830 SWD

1985 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,616 mi
Last recorded85,616 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Lt54,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB830 SWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 85,616 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 85,237 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 84,757 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 84,673 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 84,486 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre marked ()

Pass 30 Oct 2018 83,796 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 83,117 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 81,913 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 81,277 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 80,175 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 79,560 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 79,549 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 76,464 miles

rear inner panel corroded & holed

rear bumper insecure

both n/s & o/s inner side panels corroded & holed

n/s front floor corroded & holed

Fail 25 Sep 2012 76,421 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both n/s & o/s inner side panels corroded & holed

n/s front floor corroded & holed

rear bumper insecure

rear inner panel corroded & holed

Pass 21 Sep 2011 75,234 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 73,939 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 73,223 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pipes undersealed, unable to fully inspect

nearside front tyre outer side wall starting to perish

vehicle undersealed, unable to fully inspect

Pass 12 Jul 2007 70,922 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 70,922 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 67,774 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 67,774 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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B830 SWD is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 B830 SWD, 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 B830 SWD registered?

B830 SWD is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 14 June 1985.

Is B830 SWD safe to buy?

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