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JLY 617V

1979 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,723 mi
Last recorded85,723 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Lt61,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLY 617V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 85,723 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 84,307 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 84,366 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 83,478 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 82,691 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 82,688 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to load sensing valve (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake valve leaking load sensing valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

would recommend full brake strip and clean

Pass 14 Oct 2015 81,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leaking

Pass 28 Oct 2014 79,561 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 77,846 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

diff oil leaking

Fail 30 Oct 2013 77,838 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

diff oil leaking

Pass 8 Aug 2012 76,856 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2011 74,801 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2010 73,914 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 72,424 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 71,098 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 69,620 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 66,510 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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JLY 617V is a 1979 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 JLY 617V, 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.

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What year was JLY 617V registered?

JLY 617V is a 1979 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 November 1979.

Is JLY 617V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLY 617V shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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