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A202 DUT

1984 Volkswagen Lt

Cream Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,310 mi
Last recorded84,310 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Lt61,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA202 DUT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 84,310 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general body corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2020 83,402 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front out riggers corroded

Nearside Front outriggers corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 83,402 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front out riggers corroded

Nearside Front outriggers corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 83,108 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

general body corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2018 81,714 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear leaf springs corroded

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracked ( old 1983 tyre )

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corrosion

underside heavy corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2017 79,890 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 79,880 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 79,272 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 79,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 79,180 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 79,179 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 78,865 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 78,864 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 78,690 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 78,690 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 78,418 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 77,125 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 77,119 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 75,961 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 75,961 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 78,446 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 75,437 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 12 Mar 2007 75,198 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 75,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 75,023 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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A202 DUT is a 1984 Volkswagen Lt in Cream with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 A202 DUT, 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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A202 DUT is a 1984 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 17 April 1984.

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