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A396 MTT

1984 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,970 mi
Last recorded101,970 miles
Recorded on19 May 2007
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Lt61,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA396 MTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2007 101,970 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 101,956 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 13 May 2006 100,857 miles

o/s/r +n/s/r inner 1/4 panels corroded but not within 30 cm of prescribed area

Fail 8 Apr 2006 100,607 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrossion o/s/r n/s/r rear below 1/4 panels not in prescribed area

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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A396 MTT is a 1984 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc 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 A396 MTT, 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 A396 MTT registered?

A396 MTT is a 1984 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 20 January 1984.

Is A396 MTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A396 MTT 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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