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A708 GBA

1983 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,175 mi
Last recorded8,175 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Lt57,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA708 GBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 8,175 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 8,150 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 7,684 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 70,808 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 7,079 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside idealer

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 6,507 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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A708 GBA is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A708 GBA, 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 A708 GBA registered?

A708 GBA is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 October 1983.

Is A708 GBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A708 GBA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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