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GFR 924Y

1983 Volkswagen Lt

Multi-colour Diesel 2355cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

227,534 mi
Last recorded227,534 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Lt57,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFR 924Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1983
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,355cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 227,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 227,534 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 227,534 miles

Exhaust mounting defective security. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated flat (5.2.3 (l))

fuel tank wet.

Fail 19 Nov 2021 227,534 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lhd images (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective security. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated flat (5.2.3 (l))

fuel tank wet.

Pass 13 Oct 2020 227,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 227,534 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective non locking temporary type fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected inner arch corroded and holed (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 227,534 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 227,534 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit behind drivers seat, terminals loose. (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust system insecure silencer has wire support at rear, nothing at front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe near to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary push in fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety diff cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2017 227,544 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 227,534 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported complete (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 227,534 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 227,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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GFR 924Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt in Multi-colour with a 2,355cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GFR 924Y, 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 GFR 924Y registered?

GFR 924Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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