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ALC 671Y

1982 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

48,064 mi
Last recorded48,064 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Lt61,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALC 671Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 48,064 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 48,025 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 48,019 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 480,098 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 48,001 miles

Front Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2013 48,001 miles

Front Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 47,991 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 47,982 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 47,849 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 47,848 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 47,758 miles

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

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

genral body condistion poor ,has been repierd extetensivly in past

Fail 28 Jul 2009 47,758 miles

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

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

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

mirrors in poor condition

Fail 27 Jul 2009 47,754 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 47,748 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

power steering leak from steering box

Fail 26 Jun 2009 47,721 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

body generally in very poor condition

exhaust mount repair is unorthodox and durability debatable

handbrake rod repair not ideal

mirrors deteriorated but can function as intended

please note class7 brake test is to gross design wieght and not kerb weight

Fail 19 Jun 2009 47,713 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 47,699 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

body very corroded and poor standard of repair

poor standards of repair to handbrake rod

Pass 3 Jun 2008 47,686 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 47,684 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 47,576 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 47,568 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006
Fail 5 May 2006 47,454 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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ALC 671Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 61,956 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 ALC 671Y, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ALC 671Y registered?

ALC 671Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 8 September 1982.

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