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A501 NCG

1984 Volkswagen Lt

Orange Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,460 mi
Last recorded98,460 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Lt61,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA501 NCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1984
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2025 98,460 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft damaged but serviceable rubber support split (6.1.7 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axel breather (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both back box hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 97,916 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 97,590 miles

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 97,571 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 96,525 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 96,512 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting step out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 95,676 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 95,192 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 95,174 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Coolant leak

Fail 20 Apr 2013 56,758 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 93,850 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 93,496 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 92,946 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 92,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 92,591 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 92,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 92,023 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 91,278 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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A501 NCG is a 1984 Volkswagen Lt in Orange with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 A501 NCG, 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 A501 NCG registered?

A501 NCG is a 1984 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 17 April 1984.

Is A501 NCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A501 NCG shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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