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A601 SAR

1984 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,501 mi
Last recorded97,501 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Lt61,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA601 SAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2021 97,501 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Rear exhaust pipe missing. (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 95,316 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 92,339 miles

all steering joint dust covers poor condition

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 18 Sep 2017 88,645 miles

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

o/s/f wheel slightly binding

Pass 19 Sep 2016 85,250 miles

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

all indicator operation slightly poor

brake load sensing valve stiff

o/s/f wheel slightly binding

Pass 25 Sep 2015 82,165 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

all wheels slightly binding

indicator operation slightly poor

Pass 23 Sep 2014 79,446 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 78,490 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 78,478 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres perishing

propshaft centre bearing rubber deteriorating

slight movement in both front top suspension ball joints

unable to fully check offside rear wheel bearing due to binding offside rear brake

Fail 9 Sep 2013 78,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2009 77,923 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres worn on edges

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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A601 SAR is a 1984 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A601 SAR, 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 A601 SAR registered?

A601 SAR is a 1984 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 April 1984.

Is A601 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A601 SAR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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