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CYV 946V

1980 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 1904cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

93,556 mi
Last recorded93,556 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Lt72,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYV 946V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,904cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 93,556 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 8 Aug 2012 93,556 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

FUEL TANK WIRING FOULING PARK BRAKE CABLE WHEN OPERATING

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2011 91,370 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front lower wheel arch/undersill corroded in non-prescribed area.

offside & nearside front tyres perished.

rear axle offside bump stop rubber missing.

rear valance panel corroded in non-prescribed area.

Fail 25 Jul 2011 91,169 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front lower wheel arch/undersill corroded in non-prescribed area.

offside & nearside front tyres perished.

rear axle offside bump stop rubber missing.

rear valance panel corroded in non-prescribed area.

Fail 17 Jun 2011 89,792 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s and n/s front tyres perished

o/s rear axle bump stop missing

rear under valance corroded in a non prescribed area

Pass 2 Jul 2010 88,399 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

heavy surface corrosion in underbody. corrosion in non structural panels ie jacking points,inner arches, inner sills etc. camping equipment obscuring parts of body.

o/s front tyre wall cracks.

rear bump stops missing.

Fail 28 Jun 2010 88,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

heavy surface corrosion in underbody. corrosion in non structural panels ie jacking points,inner arches, inner sills etc. camping equipment obscuring parts of body.

o/s front tyre wall cracks.

rear bump stops missing.

Fail 10 Jul 2008 67,959 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion nearside front sill

corrosion offside & nearside front & rear wheel arch

corrosion rear chassis

front & rear tyre side wall perishing

Pass 10 Jul 2008 67,959 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

corrosion nearside front sill

corrosion offside & nearside front & rear wheel arch

corrosion rear chassis

front & rear tyre side wall perishing

Pass 9 May 2007 87,959 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 87,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

fog light telltale not working

rear bump stops at rear missing

Pass 20 Feb 2006 87,989 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 87,989 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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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CYV 946V is a 1980 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 1,904cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 72,346 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 CYV 946V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CYV 946V is a 1980 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 7 January 1980.

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