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A161 PEV

1984 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,471 mi
Last recorded48,471 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Lt61,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA161 PEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 48,471 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 48,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 99,981 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f n/s/f upper mirrors faded/lens

Fail 30 Sep 2022 99,948 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated flat (5.2.3 (l))

hazards inop

o/s/f n/s/f upper mirrors faded/lens

Pass 30 Jul 2021 96,501 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier X3 in rear cab (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 95,156 miles

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 95,121 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 89,769 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 86,150 miles

Accelerator pedal sticking

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever botton slight sticking

Fail 12 Jul 2017 86,149 miles

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

Accelerator pedal sticking

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever botton slight sticking

Pass 9 Jan 2013 82,231 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 82,357 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside and nearside front brake discs are pitted

Pass 31 Oct 2011 79,292 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 79,115 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 76,022 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 76,018 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 75,985 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 75,985 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakes corroding

nearside washer inoperative

screw in nearside rear inner tyre

nearside rear supporting jack insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2006 74,039 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 74,039 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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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A161 PEV is a 1984 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 61,470 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 A161 PEV, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A161 PEV is a 1984 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 March 1984.

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