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SPU 726W

1980 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2710cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,668 mi
Last recorded85,668 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Lt72,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPU 726W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,710cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 85,668 miles

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

Nearside slight play in steering pivot points

Offside slight play in steering pivot points

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 78,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front/inner sill/step area corroded some corrosion covered over tin plate and under seal

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

Offside front/inner sill/step area corroded some corrosion covered over tin plate and under seal

Oil leak ()

several exhaust rubber hangers missing

Fail 16 Feb 2017 78,123 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front/inner sill/step area corroded some corrosion covered over tin plate and under seal

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

Offside front/inner sill/step area corroded some corrosion covered over tin plate and under seal

Oil leak ()

several exhaust rubber hangers missing

Gas bottle cage nearside rear not secure

Fail 15 Feb 2017 78,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill (5.2.6)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake pipes heavily greased

both inner sills slight corrosion

exhaust rubber missing but exhaust supported

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2016 72,530 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 68,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2015 68,732 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2014 63,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 59,326 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 59,276 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 55,705 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 May 2009 46,092 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 43,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 41,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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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SPU 726W is a 1980 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,710cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SPU 726W, 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 SPU 726W registered?

SPU 726W is a 1980 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 November 1980.

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