MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,682 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Emissions not tested not ticking over (7.3.A.1)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' rev counter (8.3.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
battery insecure
ignition switch faulty
o/s/f tyre close to limits
rear seats and st belts not fitted
Nearside Front wing holed at bottom front
engine and gearbox oil leaks
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc boot split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front wing holed at bottom front
engine and gearbox oil leaks
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
front and rear suspension lowered
front rollbar modifield
gearbox oil leaks
rear seats removed
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
front and rear suspension lowered
front rollbar modified
gearbox oil leaks
rear seats removed
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear seats removed
suspension lowered front and rear
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear seats removed
suspension lowered front and rear
n/s/f valace corroding and holed
rear seats removed
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
slight roughness in rear wheel bearings
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear seats removed
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
osf lower valance corroding
osf lower wing corroding
Battery insecure
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
osf valance corroding
rear exhaust rubber splitting
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Derby?
Based on 1,098 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJT 247W is a 1980 Volkswagen Derby in Green with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1980 Volkswagen Derby models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 65,489 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 Derby fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJT 247W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Derby typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Volkswagen Derby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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LJT 247W is a 1980 Volkswagen Derby, first registered on 16 September 1980.
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