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B993 PCG

1985 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

37,477 mi
Last recorded37,477 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Lt54,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB993 PCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 37,477 miles

Nearside Outer sill holed but not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all rear tyres perished

Fail 29 Nov 2023 37,475 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer sill holed but not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Oct 2022 37,322 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x5 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

steering idler slight vertical movement

Fail 10 Jun 2021 36,908 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 35,886 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various, Light (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering idler pin OSF has minor play.

Steering rack idler arm ball joint has slight play at NSF.

Fail 5 Jun 2020 35,882 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ALL REAR 185 14 C 102/100 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various, Light (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering idler pin OSF has minor play.

Steering rack idler arm ball joint has slight play at NSF.

Pass 14 Mar 2019 34,199 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various, but only slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 34,196 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Suspect rocker cover gasket. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various, but only slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 32,546 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 31,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre cracked and perished

Nearside Rear Outer tyre cracked and perished

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 1 Dec 2016 31,833 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre cracked and perished

Nearside Rear Outer tyre cracked and perished

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2014 31,803 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 31,587 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 31,162 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 30,187 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 29,160 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 27,780 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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B993 PCG is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 B993 PCG, 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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B993 PCG is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 8 February 1985.

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The MOT history for B993 PCG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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