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WAB 549V

1980 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

75,022 mi
Last recorded75,022 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2006
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Lt72,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAB 549V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2006 75,022 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 75,022 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.7)

Fail 11 Apr 2006 750,144 miles

Nearside Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Offside Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.7)

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

Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

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

body work tatty appearanc.

passenger seating and general condition in poor order.

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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WAB 549V is a 1980 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 WAB 549V, 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 WAB 549V registered?

WAB 549V is a 1980 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 2 May 1980.

Is WAB 549V safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAB 549V shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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