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EBW 380V

1980 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,216 mi
Last recorded63,216 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Lt72,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBW 380V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 63,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside mirror missing

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 63,216 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside mirror missing

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 61,769 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 61,684 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 61,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 58,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 57,307 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 57,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 55,583 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 55,582 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SECTION AND SILENCER CORRODED AND HOLED (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 52,592 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

advise exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2015 52,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 51,939 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 51,939 miles

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

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 48,814 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 47,927 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 47,921 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 46,105 miles

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

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

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 17 May 2011 46,105 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 43,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 43,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 42,586 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 42,586 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 41,191 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 41,168 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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EBW 380V is a 1980 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EBW 380V, 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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EBW 380V is a 1980 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 21 April 1980.

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