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A948 NYA

1983 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

30,501 mi
Last recorded30,501 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Lt57,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA948 NYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 30,501 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering idler has slight play

Fail 23 Apr 2024 30,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering idler has slight play

Pass 10 Jan 2023 29,360 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 28,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (perishing) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front and rear bushes split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front and rear bushes split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing on side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 28,420 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected mechanism worn(return spring missing) (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (perishing) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front and rear bushes split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front and rear bushes split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing on side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 27,491 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front tyre side wall perishing

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both bushes perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear side wall perishing

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower covers not completely secured. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both bushes split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 27,489 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front tyre side wall perishing

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both bushes perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear side wall perishing

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower covers not completely secured. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both bushes split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 27,177 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front and rear spring bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill panel corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front and rear bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 26,749 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both leaf spring bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front foot step corroded.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror poor condition. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both leaf spring bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2016 25,843 miles

rear leaf spring bushes split.

Fail 6 Oct 2016 25,841 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear leaf spring bushes split.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 24,694 miles

Offside Rear bumper insecure

Fail 7 Oct 2015 24,674 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear bumper insecure

exhaust rubber badly perished

Pass 6 Oct 2014 23,973 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres and n/s/f tyre has cuts on outer wall

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 23,973 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

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

both rear tyres plus o/s/f tyre, has cuts on outer wall

Pass 12 Sep 2013 23,931 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 23,926 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 23,924 miles

Centre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 23,919 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

centre seat belt although complies to mot regs would not restrain an adult

rear bump stops missing

Fail 23 Jun 2011 23,915 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

centre seat belt although complies to mot regs would not restrain an adult

rear bump stops missing

Pass 25 Aug 2007 23,750 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 23,750 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 23,654 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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A948 NYA is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 A948 NYA, 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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A948 NYA is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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