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PBD 625V

1980 Volkswagen Lt

Brown Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

89,625 mi
Last recorded89,625 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Lt72,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBD 625V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2009 89,625 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 89,486 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2006 87,161 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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PBD 625V is a 1980 Volkswagen Lt in Brown with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 PBD 625V, 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.

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What year was PBD 625V registered?

PBD 625V is a 1980 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is PBD 625V safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBD 625V shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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