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LJT 247W

1980 Volkswagen Derby

Green Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,682 mi
Last recorded74,682 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Derby65,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJT 247W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDerby
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2017 74,682 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 72,426 miles

Nearside Front wing holed at bottom front

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 23 Oct 2015 72,419 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 68,810 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 68,788 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 65,494 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 65,489 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 61,773 miles

n/s/f valace corroding and holed

rear seats removed

Fail 7 Aug 2012 61,765 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 58,713 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear seats removed

Pass 11 Aug 2010 55,717 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osf lower valance corroding

osf lower wing corroding

Pass 8 Aug 2009 53,868 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

osf valance corroding

rear exhaust rubber splitting

Fail 30 Jan 2009 53,846 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 53,283 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 53,283 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 53,277 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 50,720 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 50,720 miles

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.

69.5%
Pass Rate
5,320
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Registration plate lamp not working 25
coil spring broken 21
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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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