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UKU 516Y

1983 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

15,298 mi
Last recorded15,298 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Lt57,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKU 516Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 15,298 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 15,295 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam both font (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 8,380 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2017 8,379 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 335 miles

MAJOR OIL LEAK

Offside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

PARKING BRAKE LINKAGE WORN

rear shocks and springs appear weak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 96,296 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 95,869 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 95,869 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 95,594 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 95,567 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 93,830 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 93,830 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 22 May 2008 92,828 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all tyres perished

hand brake has excessive travel

Pass 24 May 2007 89,364 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 89,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 84,264 miles

engine under gaurd insecure

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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UKU 516Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 57,242 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 UKU 516Y, 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 43 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 UKU 516Y registered?

UKU 516Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 8 July 1983.

Is UKU 516Y safe to buy?

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