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A480 YWF

1984 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,564 mi
Last recorded99,564 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2006
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Lt61,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA480 YWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2006 99,564 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 99,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

vehicle underside heavily corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 21 Oct 2005 98,060 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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A480 YWF is a 1984 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A480 YWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A480 YWF?

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What year was A480 YWF registered?

A480 YWF is a 1984 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 January 1984.

Is A480 YWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A480 YWF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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