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LRR 571W

1980 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,000 mi
Last recorded103,000 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Lt72,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRR 571W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 103,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body work in very poor condition

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

n/s/and o/s/inner and outer sill has general corrosion

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2018 1,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front seat belt concur has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

underbody general corrosion

Pass 23 May 2017 1,223 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

bodywork in very poor condition

Pass 17 May 2016 98,984 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

bodywork in very poor condition

Pass 26 May 2015 97,944 miles

Chassis/prescribed areas all structurally sound. Body generally poor/corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 96,714 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exterior bodywork in poor condition

n/s seat loose but secure

rear bump stops perished

rear bumpers corroded

rear panel corroded

Fail 28 May 2014 96,707 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exterior bodywork in poor condition

n/s seat loose but secure

rear bump stops perished

rear bumpers corroded

rear panel corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 94,305 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exterior bodywork in poor condition

passengers seat loose but secure

rear panel corroded

side door bottom corroded

rear step insecure

Pass 30 May 2012 92,862 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side rear tyre sidewall cracked, but no cords showing

Fail 29 May 2012 92,680 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side rear tyre sidewall cracked, but no cords showing

Pass 28 May 2011 90,934 miles

front jacking points showing corrosion

offside front brake disc show3ing corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2010 88,739 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 86,016 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 85,520 miles

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre showing small cracks to outer side wall

Pass 28 Apr 2007 83,563 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 83,186 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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LRR 571W is a 1980 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LRR 571W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LRR 571W registered?

LRR 571W is a 1980 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 3 October 1980.

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