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A207 BWV

1983 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Petrol 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

5,567 mi
Last recorded5,567 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Lt57,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA207 BWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 5,567 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 5,554 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

n/s front mud flap loose

Pass 13 Aug 2010 5,116 miles

L/H washer jet not working

N/S/F wheel bearing slightly binding

Fail 28 Jul 2010 5,091 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

L/H washer jet not working

N/S/F wheel slightly binding

Pass 24 Mar 2009 5,057 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 5,036 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 4,882 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 4,860 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 4,659 miles

Battery insecure

Hand brake efficiency at 16%

N/S high level brake light N/W

N/S inner rear tyre starting to perish on side-wall

N/S washer jets N/W

Rear No. plate cracked

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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A207 BWV is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,384cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A207 BWV, 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

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What year was A207 BWV registered?

A207 BWV is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 October 1983.

Is A207 BWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A207 BWV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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