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A524 BRG

1984 Volkswagen Lt

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

76,981 mi
Last recorded76,981 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Lt61,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA524 BRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 76,981 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 76,981 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 76,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 76,354 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 76,015 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Slight play at steering wheel

Pass 10 Jul 2019 75,542 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 75,604 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 74,095 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 74,095 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 73,329 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 73,329 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 73,329 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 73,301 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 719,530 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Jan 2015 719,530 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 71,034 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 70,893 miles

Duck tape on offside panel

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 70,322 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion on front panel behind front bumper

ducttape on o/s body panel

Pass 24 Apr 2010 69,978 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 69,697 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 68,346 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 67,680 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 65,775 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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A524 BRG is a 1984 Volkswagen Lt in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A524 BRG, 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 A524 BRG?

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What year was A524 BRG registered?

A524 BRG is a 1984 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 March 1984.

Is A524 BRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A524 BRG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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