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A776 SDV

1983 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2355cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

193,987 mi
Last recorded193,987 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Lt57,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA776 SDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,355cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 193,987 miles

brake pipes corroded genral corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2021 193,852 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undersides General Surface Corrosion.

Fail 24 Aug 2021 193,801 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undersides General Surface Corrosion.

Pass 13 Aug 2020 193,135 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides upper arm ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel slightly noisy.

Underside general corrosion.

Fail 12 Aug 2020 193,130 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides upper arm ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel slightly noisy.

Underside general corrosion.

Fail 15 Aug 2016 193,110 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking Back of engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Panel (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Top of door shut (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working Marker (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Top of door shut (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working Marker (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 10 Aug 2015 191,732 miles

both nearside and offside front outriggers slight corrosion

slight marks to windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2014 190,843 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 190,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2011 190,333 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 190,304 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pivot excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pivot excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 189,733 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 189,733 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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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A776 SDV is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,355cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 A776 SDV, 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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A776 SDV is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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