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A576 CNU

1983 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

198,237 mi
Last recorded198,237 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Lt57,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA576 CNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 198,237 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 198,163 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 198,162 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded back of steering rack (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both and back (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both and back (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 197,324 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front wiper in poor condition

Fail 18 Jul 2018 197,324 miles

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

Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front wiper in poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2016 196,983 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

off side rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 31 Oct 2016 196,982 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

off side rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 4 Nov 2015 196,627 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 192,161 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 192,160 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 191,816 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 191,786 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 190,049 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 190,033 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

PASSENGER SEAT NOT FITTED.

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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A576 CNU is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A576 CNU, 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 A576 CNU registered?

A576 CNU is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 December 1983.

Is A576 CNU safe to buy?

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