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A239 LLS

1984 Volkswagen 1600

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,005 mi
Last recorded21,005 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA239 LLS
MakeVolkswagen
Model1600
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 21,005 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 20,807 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 20,620 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 20,614 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 20,371 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front small pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both small pipes (1.1.11 (c))

fan belt noisy slightly

slight corrosion on rear body

Pass 17 Oct 2019 20,325 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on rear body at rear suspension arms

engine covered cannot fully inspect

fan belt requires attention, loose

Pass 23 Oct 2018 20,063 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 19,864 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 19,275 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 19,275 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 18,584 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 16,352 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 14,144 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 14,139 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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 Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 13,387 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise both front brake discs are pitted

Fail 22 Oct 2012 13,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise both front brake discs are pitted

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1600?

Based on 3,410 MOT tests across 387 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
387
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 203
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 146
position lamp(s) not working 119
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 118
Headlamp aim too low 96
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A239 LLS is a 1984 Volkswagen 1600 in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1600 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 203 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A239 LLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 42 years old, this Volkswagen 1600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A239 LLS registered?

A239 LLS is a 1984 Volkswagen 1600, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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