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A218 SYD

1984 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,149 mi
Last recorded47,149 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2008
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Lt61,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA218 SYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2008 47,149 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in front lower handbrake pivot

slight noise at ns front wheel bearing

Fail 19 Feb 2008 47,124 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in front lower handbrake pivot

slight noise at ns front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Oct 2006 46,455 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 46,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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A218 SYD is a 1984 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A218 SYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A218 SYD registered?

A218 SYD is a 1984 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 12 April 1984.

Is A218 SYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A218 SYD shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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