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A49 JDH

1984 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

3,933 mi
Last recorded3,933 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Lt61,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA49 JDH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 3,933 miles

all 6 tyres have sligt flat spots

Fail 10 Apr 2025 3,933 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

all 6 tyres have sligt flat spots

Pass 19 Dec 2023 3,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 3,417 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 3,410 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 2,552 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 1,757 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

offside rear bumper stop missing

Pass 14 Sep 2019 1,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 91 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 91 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2016 63 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 25 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 99,714 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 98,814 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 98,797 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 97,139 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 97,139 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 95,797 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 93,492 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 93,492 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 91,293 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 89,629 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 89,629 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 87,576 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 87,576 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 85,160 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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A49 JDH is a 1984 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A49 JDH, 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

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What year was A49 JDH registered?

A49 JDH is a 1984 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is A49 JDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A49 JDH shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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