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A291 MCG

1983 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,177 mi
Last recorded61,177 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Lt57,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA291 MCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 61,177 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2017 58,645 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 54,276 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 53,378 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 52,552 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 52,552 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front screen chipped suspension bushes perrishing various rust under car

Fail 7 Apr 2009 52,407 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 52,407 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 51,898 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 49,844 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

n/s/f tyre begining to perish

Pass 8 Aug 2005 48,411 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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A291 MCG is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A291 MCG, 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 A291 MCG registered?

A291 MCG is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 20 September 1983.

Is A291 MCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A291 MCG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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