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GDB 492V

1979 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,388 mi
Last recorded67,388 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Lt61,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDB 492V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 67,388 miles

n/s/f bumper end cap missing

o/s door mirror cracked

underside patch repaired on inside

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

all chassis corroded

front brake disc very corroded

vehicle underside very corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 18 Oct 2017 67,146 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both steering idlers slight play

centre floor cab hired outside prescribed area

heavy underside corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2016 67,018 miles

nearside steering idler slight play

underside corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2015 66,686 miles

both rear shocks corroded

exhaust corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2014 66,397 miles

patches of heavy corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2013 66,264 miles

underside corrosion

wipers slow in operation

Pass 10 Oct 2012 66,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres perished

exhuast corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2011 65,914 miles

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

underside corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2010 65,824 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

heavy underside corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2010 65,824 miles

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

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

heavy underside corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2009 65,516 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 65,490 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both front wheels binding

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2008 64,841 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 64,814 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

n/s washer inop

Pass 25 Oct 2007 63,892 miles

front discs have surface corrosion

play in steering idler boxes

Fail 25 Oct 2007 63,892 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs have surface corrosion

play in steering idler boxes

Pass 27 Oct 2006 63,153 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

N/S inner track rod end cover missing

O/S inner track rod end cover missing

Play both idler boxes

Fail 25 Oct 2006 63,139 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

play both idler boxes

Pass 21 Oct 2005 62,633 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

play in steering box

temporary repair to exhaust

Fail 8 Oct 2005 62,608 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

general underbody corrosion

play in steering box

slight leak steering box

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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GDB 492V is a 1979 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 61,796 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 GDB 492V, 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 47 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 GDB 492V registered?

GDB 492V is a 1979 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 16 October 1979.

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