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B97 PPV

1985 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

10,440 mi
Last recorded10,440 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Lt54,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB97 PPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 10,440 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))

underside corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2021 10,440 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2018 10,436 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Fail 24 May 2018 10,428 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

patches of corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2016 10,424 miles

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

patches of heavy corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2015 103,802 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

patches of corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2014 9,805 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2013 9,117 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

patches of heavey corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2010 9,108 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 9,108 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 8,130 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 8,130 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 6,310 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 2,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 96,773 miles

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

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

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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B97 PPV is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B97 PPV, 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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B97 PPV is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 23 July 1985.

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