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ELM 483Y

1983 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

98,212 mi
Last recorded98,212 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Lt57,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELM 483Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 98,212 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 97,914 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 97,914 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 97,468 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 97,468 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 97,155 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 96,852 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 96,614 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel idler pin (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Aug 2019 96,515 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front steering pin slight play

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Jul 2018 96,276 miles

Front both front flexy pipes starting to crack

slight play in steering arm bush

Fail 26 Jul 2018 96,276 miles

Front both front flexy pipes starting to crack

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight play in steering arm bush

Pass 18 Jul 2017 96,138 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 96,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2015 95,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/side rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2014 95,647 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 95,045 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 94,150 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 93,444 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 14 Jul 2010 92,645 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

ns upper cab light nw

Pass 31 Jul 2009 91,947 miles

both wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2008 90,882 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 90,215 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 88,653 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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ELM 483Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ELM 483Y, 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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What year was ELM 483Y registered?

ELM 483Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 10 August 1983.

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