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VUJ 947Y

1983 Volkswagen Lt

Red Petrol 1960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,311 mi
Last recorded79,311 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Lt57,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUJ 947Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 79,311 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 79,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

advise slight smell of lpg gas

Pass 10 Jul 2008 782,935 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 75,925 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2006 72,205 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 68,230 miles

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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VUJ 947Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 1,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VUJ 947Y, 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

How do I check the history of VUJ 947Y?

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What year was VUJ 947Y registered?

VUJ 947Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 18 February 1983.

Is VUJ 947Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUJ 947Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VUJ 947Y have outstanding finance?

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