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C28 BYF

1985 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20 mi
Last recorded20 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Lt54,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC28 BYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 20 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 30 Sep 2014 20 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil Leak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 205 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 20 miles

both front tortion bar bushes are cracking

n/s/door mirror crcaked

Pass 6 Dec 2011 20 miles

Rear exhaust box taped up with wire

both front trailing arm bushes are cracking but no play

corrotion all round but not x/s at this stage

n/s/f bumper end cap missing not showing sharp edges has been taped up

Pass 16 Dec 2010 21 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 20 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

n/s/f o/s/f idler arms have slight play

Pass 9 Dec 2009 20 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 20 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 22 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 20 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 20 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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C28 BYF is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C28 BYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C28 BYF registered?

C28 BYF is a 1985 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 28 August 1985.

Is C28 BYF safe to buy?

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