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A176 ATV

1983 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Petrol 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,429 mi
Last recorded74,429 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2007
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Lt57,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA176 ATV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2007 74,429 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 74,420 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 73,316 miles

intermitent fault found on indicators/hazard warnings but worked ok at time of test further investigation

Fail 9 Oct 2006 73,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 71,027 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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A176 ATV is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,384cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A176 ATV, 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.

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What year was A176 ATV registered?

A176 ATV is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A176 ATV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A176 ATV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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