MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,471 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
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))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
o/s/f n/s/f upper mirrors faded/lens
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
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier X3 in rear cab (4.13 (a) (i))
Seat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (d))
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))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Accelerator pedal sticking
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Parking brake lever botton slight sticking
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
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
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)
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
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?
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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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