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KEG 791Y

1983 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

208,084 mi
Last recorded208,084 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Lt57,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEG 791Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 208,084 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear indicator not working with hazards

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension under damped

Fail 24 Jun 2026 208,069 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system center (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear indicator not working with hazards

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension under damped

Pass 15 May 2025 207,431 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 206,702 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Marked With Yellow Paint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 206,702 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Marked With Yellow Paint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 206,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 205,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 204,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer joints (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 204,006 miles

Nearside Front 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 2 Sep 2019 203,994 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 203,070 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 202,239 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 200,873 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 200,811 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 199,681 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 198,158 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s front brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Sep 2013 198,158 miles

o/s front brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Sep 2012 196,880 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 195,709 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 192,108 miles

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

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

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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KEG 791Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 KEG 791Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KEG 791Y registered?

KEG 791Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is KEG 791Y safe to buy?

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