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A603 NOD

1984 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

46,216 mi
Last recorded46,216 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Lt61,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA603 NOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2012 46,216 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both headlamps reduced light output

brake and clutch pedal anti-slip worn

front brake imbalance 24%

fuel tank damaged and corroded

nearside rear lamp mount damaged

offside and nearside front bumper severe damage

offside and nearside front step corrosion

steering box drop arm has slight play

windscreen wipers slow

wiring to rear insecure

NOTE: rear chassis and front cab in advanced stage of severe corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2011 46,216 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front bumper repaired with tape

play at steering wheel

severe corrosion to drivers floor & step

wear in handbrake lever

Fail 4 Feb 2011 46,216 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front bumper repaired with tape

play at steering wheel

severe corrosion to drivers floor & step

Pass 26 Nov 2009 46,216 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

propshaft centre bearing worn

Fail 17 Nov 2009 46,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

propshaft centre bearing worn

Pass 19 Nov 2008 46,216 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

centre prop-shaft bearing worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

drivers seat severe damage

front brake imbalance- 23%

nearside front bumper- sharp edges- repaired with tape

offside and nearside rear, inner and outer chassis in advanced stage of severe corrosion

offside front floor of cab severe corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2008 46,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

centre prop-shaft bearing worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

drivers seat severe damage

offside and nearside rear, inner and outer chassis in advanced stage of severe corrosion

offside front floor of cab severe corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2007 46,216 miles

n/s/r wing insecure

play at steering wheel

n/s bumper repaired with tape

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

drivers floor corroded

welded repairs covered in underseal

Fail 28 Sep 2007 46,216 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

drivers floor corroded

n/s front bumper repaired with tape

n/s/r wing insecure

play at steering wheel

Pass 17 Nov 2006 45,695 miles

front bumper damaged

front wheel arches and front of cab corrosion

fuel tank damaged and corroded

nearside headlamp poor beam pattern and low light output

offside and nearside rear chassis severe surface corrosion

offside front inner wheel arch/cab floor corrosion

rear brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2006 45,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front bumper damaged

front wheel arches and front of cab corrosion

fuel tank damaged and corroded

offside and nearside rear chassis severe surface corrosion

offside front inner wheel arch/cab floor corrosion

rear brake pipes- surface corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2005 43,495 miles

N/S mirror lens worn

N/S/R inner tyre worn

O/S/R and N/S/R inner and outer chassis surface corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2005 43,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

fuel tank insecure

lap belt stalk missing

n/s mirror lens - poor reflection

o/s/r and n/s/r inner and outer chassis surface corrosion

o/s/r, n/s/r and n/s/f brake pipes surface corrosion

rear prop shaft bolt missing

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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A603 NOD is a 1984 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 A603 NOD, 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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A603 NOD is a 1984 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 April 1984.

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