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A940 BHH

1983 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,605 mi
Last recorded66,605 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Lt57,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA940 BHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 66,605 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 66,805 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 66,805 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 66,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 66,605 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 66,605 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 14 May 2007 66,605 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 66,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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A940 BHH is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A940 BHH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A940 BHH registered?

A940 BHH is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 September 1983.

Is A940 BHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A940 BHH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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