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VTK 51V

1980 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

5,934 mi
Last recorded5,934 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Lt72,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTK 51V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 5,934 miles

all exhaust slightly deteriated

excessive corrosion both sills inner and outer

excessive corrosion o/s/f and n/s/f steps

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 26 Mar 2015 5,928 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all exhaust slightly deteriated

excessive corrosion both sills inner and outer

excessive corrosion o/s/f and n/s/f steps

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2008 5,299 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 5,299 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 2,647 miles

BOTH REAR AXLE BUMP STOPS BROKEN AWAY.

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 1,214 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 1,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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VTK 51V is a 1980 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VTK 51V, 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

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What year was VTK 51V registered?

VTK 51V is a 1980 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 8 April 1980.

Is VTK 51V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTK 51V shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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