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ETF 629V

1980 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,498 mi
Last recorded82,498 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Lt72,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETF 629V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 82,498 miles

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

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

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

front discs starting to corrode

Fail 19 Jul 2010 82,497 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

tow ball bendt slightly

Pass 21 Jul 2009 82,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all rear spring eye bushes deteriorated+n/s rear on limit

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

underside showing corrosion inc:all floors inner sills all wheel boxes both front door steps and chassis o/s+n/s front+rear

Pass 30 Jul 2008 76,808 miles

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

both front wiper blades deteruorated

Fail 25 Jul 2008 76,808 miles

Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

both front wiper blades deteruorated

Pass 18 Jul 2007 73,564 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 75,577 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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ETF 629V is a 1980 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ETF 629V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ETF 629V registered?

ETF 629V is a 1980 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 23 June 1980.

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