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A792 EMV

1983 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

214,516 mi
Last recorded214,516 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Lt57,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA792 EMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 214,516 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 214,516 miles

Centre Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 214,447 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

engine overheats

Pass 8 Apr 2014 21,331 miles

all dust covers on steering control perished

front nearside tyre sidewall perished

front numberplate cracked

general corrosion under entire vehicle

slight play in steering box

Fail 13 Mar 2014 21,328 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

all dust covers on steering arms perished

front nearside tyre sidewall perished

front numberplate cracked

slight play steering box

Fail 17 May 2013 21,258 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 20,548 miles

emissions near limit

n/s front tyre slightly deteriorated on outer wall

Fail 15 Jun 2009 20,453 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side mirror glass cracked

near side step area corroed

off side axle stop rear missing

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

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

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

exhaust rubbers slightly perished

rear cross member corroed out side 30cm area

Pass 12 Oct 2007 19,350 miles

n/s and o/s rear cross members are corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2006 17,409 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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A792 EMV is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A792 EMV, 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 A792 EMV registered?

A792 EMV is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 18 November 1983.

Is A792 EMV safe to buy?

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