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B980 AVH

1985 Volkswagen Lt

Red Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

3,557 mi
Last recorded3,557 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Lt54,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB980 AVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2013 3,557 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 3,396 miles

corrosion throughout vehicle

drivers seat belt stalk taped up

no rear bump stops

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 29 May 2012 3,396 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion throughout vehicle

drivers seat belt stalk taped up

no rear bump stops

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 16 Aug 2011 3,380 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake rod excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

Near side mirror cracked

Rear fog lamp not working

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 26 Jun 2010 1,269 miles

Both rear leaf springs weak

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear crossmember and panels corroded and holed

o/s front inner sill corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2009 664 miles

rear bumps stops deteriated ;rear shock covers corroding ;underside and body work corroding

Pass 22 May 2008 264 miles

rear shock covers corroded ;rear bump stops poor condition ;brake pipes corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2007 98,380 miles

offsie rear and nearside rear cross member corroded

rear bump stops missing

Pass 3 Apr 2006 94,801 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 94,801 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2005 94,792 miles

Brake rod reduced in thickness more than 1/3rd by chaffing (3.5.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

near side rear and off side rear chassis members corroded

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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B980 AVH is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 B980 AVH, 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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B980 AVH is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 26 April 1985.

Is B980 AVH safe to buy?

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