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VTM 136W

1980 Volkswagen Lt

Multi-colour Petrol 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,160 mi
Last recorded83,160 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Lt72,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTM 136W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1980
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 83,160 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front step corroded outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear leaf spring out of line

Offside Front step corroded out side prescribed area

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Rear leaf spring out of line

corrosion around body

drivers door card damaged by handbrake lever

exhaust baffals loose

gearbox leaking

oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Jul 2019 83,157 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front step corroded outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear leaf spring out of line

Offside Front seat belt stork cover missing

Offside Front step corroded out side prescribed area

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Rear leaf spring out of line

corrosion around body

drivers door card damaged by handbrake lever

exhaust baffals loose

gearbox leaking

oil leak from engine

rear brake compensates possible sized

Pass 4 Jul 2017 83,140 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion under both front steps

engine burning oil on start up

gear oil leak

leaf spring bushes slightly worn slight play

slight corrosion under both lower outer seals

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 27 Jun 2017 83,139 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion under both front steps

gear oil leak

leaf spring bushes slightly worn slight play

slight corrosion under both lower outer seals

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 30 Jun 2016 83,114 miles

all suspension bushes starting to perish

corrosion under both front door steps and inner arches

engine running rich only just met emissions .. burning oil also

leaf spring bushes worn but no excessive movement

oil leak and slight exhaust blow

slight corrosion under rear panel by rear lights and around handbrake lever

slight freeplay in steering

Fail 30 Jun 2016 83,113 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all suspension bushes starting to perish

corrosion under both front door steps and inner arches

engine running rich only just met emissions .. burning oil also

leaf spring bushes worn but no excessive movement

oil leak and slight exhaust blow

slight corrosion under rear panel by rear lights and around handbrake lever

slight freeplay in steering

Pass 18 Jun 2015 83,082 miles

both front steps corroded

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 83,081 miles

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both front steps corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2013 82,935 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all bushes wearing and starting to perish

all lights dull

leaf spring bushes worn but no excessive movement

slight corrosion under all of van

slight play in steering wheel top bearing

Fail 1 Nov 2013 82,933 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all bushes wearing and starting to perish

all lights dull

leaf spring bushes worn but no excessive movement

slight corrosion under all of van

slight play in steering wheel top bearing

Pass 16 Oct 2012 82,914 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all suspension bushes perishing with age

engine burning oil in start up

rear leaf spring bushes worn but no excessive movement

slight corrosion under all of van

Fail 16 Oct 2012 82,912 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all suspension bushes perishing with age

engine burning oil in start up

rear leaf spring bushes worn but no excessive movement

slight corrosion under all of van

Pass 7 Oct 2011 82,895 miles

discs worn

leaf spring bushes slightly worn

slight corrosion under van

Fail 6 Oct 2011 82,893 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

discs worn

leaf spring bushes slightly worn

slight corrosion under van

Pass 15 Sep 2010 82,874 miles

oil leak

slight corrosion under van

smokey on start up

Fail 13 Sep 2010 82,874 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leak

slight corrosion under van

smokey on start up

Pass 3 Jul 2009 80,996 miles

slight bind in front wheels when spun freel'y a little smokey

Pass 4 Jul 2008 80,978 miles

slight bind on n/s/f brake

Pass 5 Jun 2007 80,156 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 79,954 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 79,954 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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VTM 136W is a 1980 Volkswagen Lt in Multi-colour with a 2,459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VTM 136W, 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 VTM 136W registered?

VTM 136W is a 1980 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 September 1980.

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