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UMH 392S

1978 Volkswagen Lt

Yellow Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,472 mi
Last recorded99,472 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Lt65,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMH 392S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 99,472 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 99,411 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 99,170 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 9,895 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 9,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 98,886 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 98,886 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 9,848 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 98,103 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 96,501 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 9,135 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 8,932 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 8,565 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 7,017 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 6,536 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 6,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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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UMH 392S is a 1978 Volkswagen Lt in Yellow with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 65,245 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 UMH 392S, 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 48 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 UMH 392S?

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What year was UMH 392S registered?

UMH 392S is a 1978 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 7 April 1978.

Is UMH 392S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMH 392S shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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