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BFZ 130

1983 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,383 mi
Last recorded85,383 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Lt57,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFZ 130
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 85,383 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 84,000 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 84,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened D clamp (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 81,905 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 79,796 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 79,796 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 77,988 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 76,359 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner arch slight corrosion

Rear silencer exhaust hanger perished

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

chassis slight corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2014 75,249 miles

corrosion to n/s chassis rail

Pass 15 Nov 2013 74,610 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 73,878 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 73,100 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 71,268 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 69,417 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 67,599 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 66,557 miles

n/s/f floor rusty

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes rusty

play in n/s/f idler

rusty on o/s/f lower b post

Pass 10 Aug 2006 65,538 miles

both front foot steps are very rusty

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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BFZ 130 is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 57,242 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 BFZ 130, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BFZ 130?

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What year was BFZ 130 registered?

BFZ 130 is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is BFZ 130 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFZ 130 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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