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A333 BBL

1984 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

71,598 mi
Last recorded71,598 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Lt61,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA333 BBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 71,598 miles

small bind to n/s/r brake

Fail 29 Oct 2015 71,582 miles

Nearside Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cracks to n/s/r outer tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2014 70,504 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 69,314 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to osr nsr chassis

engine oil leak

nsr inner tyre perished and cracked

nsr outer tyre perished and cracked

osf brake slight bind

osf headlamp lense cracked

osr inner tyre perished and cracked

rear chassis covered in mud

stonechip to windscreen

Fail 17 Oct 2013 69,314 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to osr nsr chassis

engine oil leak

nsr inner tyre perished and cracked

nsr outer tyre perished and cracked

osf brake slight bind

osf headlamp lense cracked

osr inner tyre perished and cracked

rear chassis covered in mud

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 24 Oct 2012 67,937 miles

osf headlight lense cracked

osf nsf headlight output poor

osf nsf shocks corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to rear chassis

engine oil leak

front tyres wearing unevenly

osr inner tyre close to limit worn unevenly

slight play in osdf upper supsension ball joint

wipers slow clearing the screen

Fail 22 Oct 2012 67,937 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to rear chassis

engine oil leak

front tyres wearing unevenly

osf headlight lense cracked

osf nsf headlight output poor

osf nsf shocks corroded

osr inner tyre close to limit worn unevenly

slight play in osdf upper supsension ball joint

wipers slow clearing the screen

Pass 31 Oct 2011 66,543 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside track rod end boot split

offside rear outer tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 25 Oct 2011 66,541 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside track rod end boot split

offside rear outer tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 26 Oct 2010 65,148 miles

brake discs worn

engine oil leak

stonechip to windscreen

tyres perished

Fail 21 Oct 2010 65,148 miles

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

brake discs worn

engine oil leak

stonechip to windscreen

tyres perished

Pass 14 Oct 2009 62,845 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 62,188 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 60,610 miles

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

Offside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 60,610 miles

Offside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 56,761 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 56,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 53,047 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 53,039 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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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A333 BBL is a 1984 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 A333 BBL, 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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A333 BBL is a 1984 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 29 March 1984.

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