1985 Volkswagen LT 2.4L Petrol · C655 BYL
1985 Volkswagen LT (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1985. Recorded mileage 55,493 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,493 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C655 BYL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2024
- 55,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C655 BYL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Lt (C655 BYL) between August 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
C655 BYL Mileage History
- 30/08/202253,493 mi
- 09/09/202455,486 mi+1,993 mi
- 01/10/202455,493 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 957 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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