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A868 AYJ

1983 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,519 mi
Last recorded94,519 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Lt57,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA868 AYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 94,519 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty works but have play with switch. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axel slight rust (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 94,519 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty works but have play with switch. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axel slight rust (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 94,498 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fuel hose chafing Rubbing on clutch cable (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 94,498 miles

Ball joint has slight play 3rd from steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Clutch pedal return spring secured to brake pipe

Front Registration plate cracked

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 94,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Ball joint has slight play 3rd from steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear leaf springs weak

Clutch pedal return spring secured to brake pipe

Front Registration plate cracked

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 88,073 miles

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

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

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 88,073 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Intermediate drop arm cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 87,951 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 87,862 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 87,233 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 86,612 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 88,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

slightly low effort on o/s/r brake

Pass 3 Aug 2009 86,301 miles

rear leaf springs arched possible vehicle at its max carrying cappacity very little reserve movement on rear shackles

Pass 31 Oct 2007 86,270 miles

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 21 Aug 2007 86,208 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 85,449 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 84,983 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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A868 AYJ is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 A868 AYJ, 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 A868 AYJ registered?

A868 AYJ is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 30 December 1983.

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