MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,425 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases lower rear bolt on manifold broken/missing (6.1.2 (a))
slight engine oil leak to top of engine
surface corrosion to some ares of bodywork
undersides of both cab steps corroded and holed - outside prescribed ares
Nearside 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))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both rear bump stops deteriorated and broken up
rear lower bolt on exhaust manifold broken off/missing
slight engine oil leak from top of engine
surface corrosion to some areas of bodywork
under sides of both cab steps corroded and holed - outside prescribed areas
Coolant leak suspect water pump ()
Nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front wipers smearing slightly
both rear bump stops deteriorated and broken up
slight engine oil leak
underside of both cab steps corroded and holed - checker plate over the top - outside prescribed areas
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam stalk hits steering wheel preventing main beam from staying on (4.1.3 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on steering arm where drop arm attaches (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on steering arm where drop arm attaches (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached bracket loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak suspect water pump ()
Nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front wipers smearing slightly
both rear bump stops deteriorated and broken up
slight engine oil leak
underside of both cab steps corroded and holed - checker plate over the top - outside prescribed areas
Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox & diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect & o/s (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside cab step corrosion
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
hazard lights inop
Central Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox & diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect & o/s (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside cab step corrosion
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
hazard lights inop
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
cracks to outer sidewalls of all 4 tyres
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?
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LAL 598W is a 1980 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 LAL 598W, 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.
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LAL 598W is a 1980 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 4 September 1980.
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