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LCL 958V

1980 Volkswagen Lt

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,102 mi
Last recorded88,102 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Lt72,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCL 958V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 88,102 miles

Bodywork generally rusty/covered in tape

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Large rust hole on passenger step but structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing mirror lose but not likely to become detected

Rear Bumper fixing points corroded/rusty

Fail 9 Aug 2019 88,102 miles

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

Bodywork generally rusty/covered by tape

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Large rust hole on passenger step but structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing mirror loose but not likely to become detracted

Rear Bumper fixing points corroded/rusty

Fail 26 Jul 2019 88,102 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Bodywork generally rusty/covered by tape

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Large rust hole on passenger step but structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing mirror loose but not likely to become detracted

Rear Bumper fixing points corroded/rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2018 88,003 miles

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

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

rust hole on drivers door aperture area and bodywork generally rusty also rear bumper outer fixing points rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2017 87,325 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 87,320 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front rust hole at top of door frame section but not within prescribed area requires attention

Pass 9 Nov 2015 86,198 miles

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

steering box has slight play

underside of rear of vehicle rusty/holes but not within prescribed areas

Fail 5 Nov 2015 86,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

steering box has slight play

underside of rear of vehicle rusty/holes but not within prescribed areas

Pass 2 Dec 2014 84,986 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general underbody rusting

Fail 21 Nov 2014 84,981 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general underbody rusting

Pass 23 Nov 2010 84,439 miles

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

Coolant leak

battery suspect

general under body rusting,o/s/f lower wheel arch rotted away.

n/s/r upper axle bump stop missing

water pump leaking.

Fail 3 Nov 2010 84,439 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

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

battery suspect

general underbody rusting

n/s/r upper bump stop missing

unable to carry out brake test due to loss of brakes

Pass 22 Jun 2009 84,108 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 83,771 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 83,082 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 82,399 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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LCL 958V is a 1980 Volkswagen Lt in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 72,346 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LCL 958V, 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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What year was LCL 958V registered?

LCL 958V is a 1980 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 May 1980.

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