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LMX 524W

1980 Volkswagen Derby

Brown Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,943 mi
Last recorded61,943 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Derby65,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMX 524W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDerby
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 61,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs are rusty

gearbox oil leak

n/s handbrake cable is showing signs of age

o/s handbrake cable is showing signs of age

o/s/f cv boot has sealant round it

slight damage to n/s tyre side walls

slight noise from starter when started

stickers in windscreen

Pass 21 Sep 2009 57,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

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

stickers in screen

windscreen slightly scratched

Fail 21 Sep 2009 57,580 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

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

stickers in screen

windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 11 Sep 2008 51,211 miles

n/s/f sill area slight corrosion requires attention for next MOT

Fail 11 Sep 2008 51,211 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f sill area slight corrosion requires attention for next MOT

Pass 11 Sep 2007 44,919 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 43,132 miles

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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LMX 524W is a 1980 Volkswagen Derby in Brown with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LMX 524W, 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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What year was LMX 524W registered?

LMX 524W is a 1980 Volkswagen Derby, first registered on 3 September 1980.

Is LMX 524W safe to buy?

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