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LGF 901N

1985 Volkswagen T2

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

53,164 mi
Last recorded53,164 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen T251,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGF 901N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 53,164 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 53,164 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 51,977 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 51,345 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 50,247 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 49,658 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 47,511 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 46,240 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 46,238 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both kick ups to right (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe brackett (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column attachment defective excesive movement (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated cracked (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 44,942 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 44,187 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 42,642 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 42,642 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 41,176 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 38,754 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 36,506 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 36,506 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 33,467 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 30,645 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 30,633 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 26,114 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

high handbrake travel

slight play in steering idle

Pass 4 Jul 2009 22,358 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2009 22,358 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 21,693 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 21,693 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

advise both rear drive shafts are not tightend \ bolts all loose .

Fail 12 May 2008 21,687 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2007 37,165 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 37,160 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Apr 2006 37,050 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear floor corroded non load bearing

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T2?

Based on 8,813 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,072
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 727
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 483
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 425
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 308
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LGF 901N is a 1985 Volkswagen T2 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 51,661 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen T2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 727 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LGF 901N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 41 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LGF 901N registered?

LGF 901N is a 1985 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 8 January 1985.

Is LGF 901N safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGF 901N shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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