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A917 HNA

1983 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,633 mi
Last recorded43,633 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Lt57,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA917 HNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2014 43,633 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Body and chassis starting to corrode

Nearside front spot light not working

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake back plate missing

Offside rear brake cable worn slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2013 43,613 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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f back plate missing

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

steering and suspension components is slightly corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2013 43,591 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

steering and suspension components is slightly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 43,562 miles

chassis and suspension components corroded

n/s driving lamp not working

o/s seat belt buckle case missing

Fail 14 Feb 2012 43,529 miles

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

Centre Brake rod excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake rod insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

chassis and suspension components corroded

n/s driving lamp not working

o/s seat belt buckle case missing

Pass 7 Jan 2011 43,188 miles

corrosion n/s door step

corrosion on suspension and chassis

Fail 16 Dec 2010 43,150 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion n/s door step area

corrsion on suspension and chassis

drivers seat belt buckle case missing

Pass 18 Mar 2009 41,883 miles

chassis rear cross member corroded

h/brake rod slightly corroded

slight play o/s steering idler

surface corrosion chassis and suspension components

Fail 12 Mar 2009 41,851 miles

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

chassis rear cross member corroded

h/brake rod slightly corroded

slight play o/s steering idler

surface corrosion chassis and suspension components

Pass 23 Jan 2008 41,114 miles

n/s rear tail lamp lens damaged

slight play o/s and n/s steering idlers

Fail 6 Nov 2007 41,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

hand brake lever pivot worn

n/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 30 Oct 2006 40,166 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 40,022 miles

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

n/s rear lamp lens broken (temporary repair)

o/s front brake hose cracking slightly

slight play in steering idlers

Pass 21 Sep 2005 38,907 miles

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

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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A917 HNA is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 A917 HNA, 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 A917 HNA registered?

A917 HNA is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 13 September 1983.

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