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B862 YJX

1985 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,259 mi
Last recorded57,259 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Lt54,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB862 YJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 57,259 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 56,739 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Outer Brake lever corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Outer Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front brake discs surfaces slightly poor condition/ black colour / no lock out brake operation

engine oil level very low???

front brakes bind slightly

near side front lower fuel filter case corroded to excess / no leaks today??

pedal rubbers worn slightly

smoke emission close to limits ???

tyre pressure look low???

Fail 23 Aug 2011 56,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Outer Brake lever corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Outer Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front brake discs surfaces slightly poor condition/ black colour / no lock out brake operation

engine oil level very low???

front brakes bind slightly

near side front lower fuel filter case corroded to excess / no leaks today??

pedal rubbers worn slightly

smoke emission close to limits ???

tyre pressure look low???

Pass 1 Sep 2010 56,633 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both sides rear axle foam bump stops missing

coolant gauge inoperative / runs cold slightly?????

engine oil level very low

engine sump corroded

fuel filter near side front under side case corroded

rear number plate lamp cover deteiorated

under side vehicle / chassis inner areas / suspension parts generaly corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2010 56,633 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Front Lower Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both sides rear axle foam bump stops missing

coolant gauge inoperative / runs cold slightly?????

engine oil level very low

rear number plate lamp cover deteiorated

under side vehicle / chassis inner areas / suspension parts generaly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2009 56,581 miles

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake hoses [by caliper pipes ] ferrules slightly corroded

both front brakes bind slightly

engine oil level low

engine sump / fuel filter both slightly corroded

engine top breather unit insecure/ fumes in cab????

fuel filter damp slightly

near side step ladder bracket to run insecure

off side front lower door hinde to door slightly insecure/ slightly difficult to shut/ at times

prop shaft joints squeak rotation???

rear number plate lamp unit case/ brascket slightly corroded/deteriorated

rear number plate slightly faded/discoloured

under side vehicle generaly corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2009 56,581 miles

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake hoses [by caliper pipes ] ferrules slightly corroded

both front brakes bind slightly

engine oil level low

engine sump / fuel filter both slightly corroded

engine top breather unit insecure/ fumes in cab????

exhaust blows manifold flange area [ fumes in cab]????

fuel filter damp slightly

near side step ladder bracket to run insecure

off side front lower door hinde to door slightly insecure/ slightly difficult to shut/ at times

prop shaft joints squeak rotation???

rear number plate lamp unit case/ brascket slightly corroded/deteriorated

rear number plate slightly faded/discoloured

under side vehicle generaly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2008 56,367 miles

fuel filter under nearside front wheel needs changing/ dirty--------drivers door droped needs repairing-----

Fail 28 May 2008 56,367 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2007 56,088 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorated.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 55,637 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 55,630 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2006 55,621 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

only a small amount of movement in rear load valve.

Fail 15 Mar 2006 55,601 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B862 YJX is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B862 YJX, 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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B862 YJX is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 8 March 1985.

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