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MMX 173W

1980 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,897 mi
Last recorded49,897 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2006
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Lt72,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMX 173W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2006 49,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

body work in poor rusty condition

Fail 11 Sep 2006 49,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

body work in poor rusty condition

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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MMX 173W is a 1980 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MMX 173W, 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

How do I check the history of MMX 173W?

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What year was MMX 173W registered?

MMX 173W is a 1980 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 November 1980.

Is MMX 173W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMX 173W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MMX 173W have outstanding finance?

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