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A255 LAC

1984 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

22,267 mi
Last recorded22,267 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Lt61,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA255 LAC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 22,267 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight play in steering box

Fail 13 Mar 2013 22,267 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight play in steering box

Pass 3 Mar 2012 22,267 miles

outer casings corroded on o/s/r and o/s/f shock absorbers

slight lift in both kingpins

Fail 5 Mar 2011 21,057 miles

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

slight play in n/s king pin

Pass 5 Mar 2011 21,057 miles

slight play in n/s king pin

Fail 20 Mar 2010 21,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f back plate rusty

o/s/f shock ab cover rusty

o/s/r shock ab cover rusty

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 20 Mar 2010 21,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f back plate rusty

o/s/f shock ab cover rusty

o/s/r shock ab cover rusty

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 18 Apr 2009 20,639 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 18,783 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel filler neck to tank seal requires attention soon

nearside outersill holded and corroded but not in perscribed area

Fail 24 Apr 2008 18,774 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel filler neck to tank seal requires attention soon

nearside outersill holded and corroded but not in perscribed area

Pass 20 Sep 2006 16,633 miles

hand brake area requires more attention shortly

Fail 14 Sep 2006 16,625 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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A255 LAC is a 1984 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 A255 LAC, 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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What year was A255 LAC registered?

A255 LAC is a 1984 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 11 April 1984.

Is A255 LAC safe to buy?

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