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B879 SCG

1985 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,754 mi
Last recorded56,754 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Lt54,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB879 SCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 56,754 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 56,732 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

n/s/f brake looks damp

Pass 6 May 2010 56,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front and offside front tyres showing signs of perishing.nearside inner trye and offside outer tyre showing signs of perishing. nearside and offside front brake flexi hose mounting of a temporary repair.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 55,514 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 53,928 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 53,908 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 52,197 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 50,091 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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B879 SCG is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B879 SCG, 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 B879 SCG registered?

B879 SCG is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 28 May 1985.

Is B879 SCG safe to buy?

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