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B968 XKR

1985 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

91,320 mi
Last recorded91,320 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Lt54,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB968 XKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 91,320 miles

Handbrake cable to linkage locking bolt only on by two threads.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust tail pipe rubber missing, but exhaust secure

Fail 14 Oct 2015 91,320 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Handbrake cable to linkage locking bolt only on by two threads.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust tail pipe rubber missing, but exhaust secure

Pass 15 May 2014 80,576 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded outside of perscribed area

offside rear hub seal leaking

rear sill step fitted

Fail 9 May 2014 90,576 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded outside of perscribed area

offside rear hub seal leaking

rear sill step fitted

Pass 20 May 2013 88,840 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 88,840 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 86,720 miles

rear bumper missing

Fail 5 Aug 2011 86,687 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 86,625 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 84,732 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 84,729 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 83,754 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 83,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

rear bumpers missing (taken off) exposing brackets, not corroded or damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2008 82,257 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 82,253 miles

Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 80,375 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 80,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 76,242 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 76,242 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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B968 XKR is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 B968 XKR, 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 B968 XKR registered?

B968 XKR is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 11 May 1985.

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