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A699 XCF

1983 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

66,895 mi
Last recorded66,895 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Lt57,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA699 XCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 66,895 miles

Corrosion hole in n/s/f wheel arch

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rust hole above door n/s

Fail 29 Jun 2016 66,871 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded behind passenger seat (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion hole in n/s/f wheel arch

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rust hole above door n/s

Pass 6 Jul 2015 66,648 miles

Corrosion to cab floor

Fail 2 Jul 2015 66,638 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion to cab floor

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wiper blades torn

Pass 4 Jul 2014 66,545 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 66,530 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 66,338 miles

ns front foot well corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Pass 18 May 2012 66,222 miles

idle speed high

Fail 15 May 2012 66,205 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

both sides front door step areas corroded

idle speed high

Pass 12 May 2011 65,984 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 65,965 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 65,685 miles

corrosion n/s and o/s door steps not affecting brakes steering or seat belts

Fail 25 May 2010 65,662 miles

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

corrosion n/s and o/s door steps not affecting brakes steering or seat belts

Pass 3 Jun 2009 65,041 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 64,881 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 64,881 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 64,862 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 63,160 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 61,206 miles

handbrake efficiency 18%

nearside front brake binding

offside rear inner tyre shows slight perishing

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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A699 XCF is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 A699 XCF, 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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A699 XCF is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 3 September 1983.

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