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B897 JJH

1985 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

49,281 mi
Last recorded49,281 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Lt54,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB897 JJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2016 49,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 48,578 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 47,513 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 47,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 46,898 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 46,059 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 46,042 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 44,987 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear inner tyres perished in tread

corrosion to underbody in places

surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 11 Oct 2010 43,849 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2009 42,868 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 41,228 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 40,364 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 40,352 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

corrosion to under body in places

Pass 6 Sep 2006 39,541 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 39,541 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 39,063 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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B897 JJH is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 B897 JJH, 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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B897 JJH is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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