MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,149 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front brakebackplates corroded
n/s/ seatbelt buckle cover missing
o/s/r inner tyre sidewall cracked and perished
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
front brakebackplates corroded
n/s/ seatbelt buckle cover missing
o/s/r inner tyre sidewall cracked and perished
front brake backplates corroded
o/s/r inner tyre deteriorated
steering box slight oil leak
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
front brake backplates corroded
o/s/r inner tyre deteriorated
steering box slight oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
n/s & o/s steps corroded.
n/s seatbelt buckle cover missing.
oil leak on steering box.
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?
Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ELU 779Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 ELU 779Y, 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 ELU 779Y registered?
ELU 779Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 June 1983.
Is ELU 779Y safe to buy?
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