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A387 YMW

1984 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

12,935 mi
Last recorded12,935 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Lt61,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA387 YMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 12,935 miles

centre prop bearing noisy

oil leak

surface corrosion across the vehicle

Fail 23 May 2016 12,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not switching off (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short starter motor wire likely to short to the exhaust (1.9.2b)

centre prop bearing noisy

oil leak

surface corrosion across the vehicle

Pass 9 Jun 2015 12,956 miles

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

oil leak

rear bump stops deteriorated

rear shock absorbers bushes deteriorated

slight play in front anti roll bar D bushes

surface corrosion across the vehicle

Fail 2 Jun 2015 12,914 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

rear bump stops deteriorated

rear shock absorbers bushes deteriorated

slight play in front anti roll bar D bushes

surface corrosion across the vehicle

Pass 2 Jun 2014 129,146 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

exhaust has slight blow on manifold when cold

Fail 20 May 2014 12,914 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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 not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 24 May 2013 12,917 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 16 May 2013 12,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front 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 aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 12,784 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 12,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 12,650 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 12,650 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 125,951 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 125,951 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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A387 YMW is a 1984 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A387 YMW, 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 A387 YMW registered?

A387 YMW is a 1984 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 16 April 1984.

Is A387 YMW safe to buy?

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