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A840 FGV

1983 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

49,940 mi
Last recorded49,940 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Lt57,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA840 FGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 49,940 miles

Centre lap belt retaining stalk outer cover missing

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside steering idler has slight play/Lift

off side washer jet not working

Fail 17 Sep 2015 49,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Centre lap belt retaining stalk outer cover missing

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside steering idler has slight play/Lift

off side washer jet not working

Pass 7 Jun 2014 49,662 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes grease

centre seat belt stork casing missing

Fail 7 Jun 2014 49,662 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes grease

centre seat belt stork casing missing

Pass 26 Jun 2013 49,180 miles

NSR outer tyre in poor condition/perished

Slight fluction on front brake application

Fail 18 Jun 2013 49,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

NSR outer tyre in poor condition/perished

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

Slight fluction on front brake application

Pass 22 Nov 2011 48,779 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 47,583 miles

Front tie rod bushes starting to deteriorate.

N/S Rear tyre starting to show cracks on sidewall.

Number plates starting to deteriorate.

Fail 9 Nov 2010 47,529 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front tie rod bushes starting to deteriorate.

N/S Rear tyre starting to show cracks on sidewall.

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

Number plates starting to deteriorate.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 47,399 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pipes been greased

nearside rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 29 Oct 2009 47,382 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pipes been greased

nearside rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 Feb 2009 47,086 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 46,945 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 46,945 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 46,186 miles

oil leak

transmission leak

Fail 14 Feb 2007 46,185 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

transmission leak

Pass 9 Feb 2006 44,663 miles

ALL PREVIOUS ADVISORY NOTES STILL APPLY

Fail 8 Feb 2006 44,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake travel almost at limit

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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A840 FGV is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A840 FGV, 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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A840 FGV is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 August 1983.

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