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A73 YBL

1983 Volkswagen Lt

Cream Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,963 mi
Last recorded73,963 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Lt57,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA73 YBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 73,963 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

both front wheel arches poor condition

nearside and offside front door steps corroded

slight play in steering linkage

stone chip front screen

Pass 27 Nov 2007 70,823 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 70,823 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

both front doorsteps poor condition

both front wheel archers poor condition

Pass 8 Nov 2006 68,754 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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A73 YBL is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt in Cream with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A73 YBL, 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 A73 YBL registered?

A73 YBL is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 October 1983.

Is A73 YBL safe to buy?

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