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DRT 459Y

1983 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,258 mi
Last recorded13,258 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Lt57,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRT 459Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 13,258 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 12,548 miles

repairs done to n/s/f & o/s/f step for mot o/k day of test

Pass 13 Jun 2019 12,359 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f door steps & rear of arch deteriorating

Fail 13 Jun 2019 12,359 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/f & o/s/f door steps & rear of arch deteriorating

Pass 25 Jun 2018 12,196 miles

n/s f & o/s/f outer riggers deteriorating

n/s/f & o/s/f door steps deteriorating

rear brake pipes corrosion starting

Fail 25 Jun 2018 12,196 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning free load sensing vavle (1.1.17 (c) (i))

n/s f & o/s/f outer riggers deteriorating

n/s/f & o/s/f door steps deteriorating

rear brake pipes corrosion starting

Pass 2 May 2017 11,997 miles

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

n/s/f door step front & rear deteriorating

o/s/f door step front & rear deteriorating

o/s/f rear of wheel arch deteriorating

Fail 2 May 2017 11,997 miles

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

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

n/s/f door step front & rear deteriorating

o/s/f door step front & rear deteriorating

o/s/f rear of wheel arch deteriorating

Pass 9 May 2016 11,617 miles

o/s/f step deteraiorating corroded

old repairs o/k day of test

Pass 9 Apr 2015 10,749 miles

old repairs done chassis o/s & n/s o/k day of test

Fail 9 Apr 2015 10,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

old repairs done chassis o/s & n/s o/k day of test

Pass 18 Apr 2014 99,000 miles

Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

old repair done to n/s @ o/s chassis o/k day of test

repairs done o/s/f door step o/k day of test

Pass 11 Apr 2013 9,265 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 8,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s and o/s chassis old repair o/k day test

Pass 11 Apr 2012 8,870 miles

n/s and o/s chassis old repair o/k day test

Pass 27 Apr 2011 6,963 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2011 69,638 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2010 5,740 miles

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

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 5,740 miles

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 3,953 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

REPAIRS DONE FOR MOT O/K DAY OF TEST

Fail 22 Apr 2009 3,953 miles

Brake rod excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 1,909 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 327 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 98,449 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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DRT 459Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DRT 459Y, 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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DRT 459Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 9 June 1983.

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