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A386 NBW

1984 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,977 mi
Last recorded67,977 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Lt61,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA386 NBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 67,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner and outer joints (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 67,849 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 66,358 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General body corrosion

Offside Front Tyre Worn on outer edge but not exposing cords

Oil leak ()

Propshaft center rubber mount split

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2017 66,308 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

general body corrosion

propshaft centre rubber mount split

Fail 23 Dec 2016 66,278 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill x2 (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch x2 (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.2.1f)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

prop shaft mounting rubber split

Pass 30 Sep 2013 62,777 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 62,773 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT WIPER BLADES WEAR

OFF SIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR UNIT LOOSE

Pass 12 Sep 2012 59,805 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 59,805 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 59,076 miles

both front brakes binding slighty

both front discs swlighty corroded

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

both number plates slighty discoloured

nearside steering idler

oil leak around engine and gearbox

rear cross member holed and corroded in several places but not in perscribed area

Fail 24 Sep 2011 59,072 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both front brakes binding slighty

both front discs swlighty corroded

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

both number plates slighty discoloured

nearside steering idler

oil leak around engine and gearbox

rear cross member holed and corroded in several places but not in perscribed area

Fail 3 May 2011 59,048 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

both front brakes binding slightly

front brake disc slightly corroded

front number plate slightly discoloured

slight dampness of oil around engine and gearbox

slight play in nearside steering idler

slight play in steering box

Pass 20 Apr 2010 58,658 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all four rear leaf spring bushes slightly perished (require attention soon)

both rear bump stop clearences on limit

both rear leaf springs becoming weak

horn requires attention soon

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear wheel bearing requires attention soon

slight play in steeting idler

Fail 8 Apr 2010 58,611 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all four rear leaf spring bushes slightly perished (require attention soon)

both rear bump stop clearences on limit

both rear leaf springs becoming weak

horn requires attention soon

nearside front brake binding slightly

slight play in steeting idler

Pass 6 May 2009 58,541 miles

both steering idlers have slight play

bump stop clearence on limit

nearside wing mirror glass slightly damaged

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear wheel bearing requires attention soon

rear leaf springs becoming weak

Fail 25 Apr 2009 58,541 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

both steering idlers have slight play

bump stop clearence on limit

nearside wing mirror glass slightly damaged

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear wheel bearing requires attention soon

rear leaf springs becoming weak

Pass 18 Apr 2008 57,731 miles

handbrake lever release button sticking

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside steering idler has slight play

Pass 19 Apr 2007 56,985 miles

nearside wing mirror cracked

all metal brake pipes heaviuly greased

crack in wind screen not in swept area

Pass 19 Apr 2006 56,071 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 56,055 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside front torsion bar rubber bushes starting to split

small crack in zone c

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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A386 NBW is a 1984 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 A386 NBW, 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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A386 NBW is a 1984 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 March 1984.

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