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AUU 28T

1979 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2710cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

102,625 mi
Last recorded102,625 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Lt61,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUU 28T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,710cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 102,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Fail 6 Nov 2017 102,625 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Pass 7 Oct 2015 102,625 miles

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 7 Oct 2015 102,625 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 14 Sep 2015 102,625 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Rear Prop shaft rear universal joint has excessive play and yoke badly worn

Pass 18 Sep 2014 102,625 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 102,625 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 102,625 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 102,625 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

All four tyres - sidewalls badly perished and cracked

Pass 7 May 2012 102,619 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 102,619 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2011 102,536 miles

brake pipe to offside front starting to corrode

engine oil leaks

front wipers slightly worn

nearside front steering idler bushes slightly worn

nearside tyres slightly perished

Pass 26 Apr 2010 102,405 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2010 102,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

excess smoke at idle

Pass 19 Mar 2009 101,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2007 101,953 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 101,953 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 101,953 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 101,953 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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AUU 28T is a 1979 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,710cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 61,796 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 AUU 28T, 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 47 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 AUU 28T registered?

AUU 28T is a 1979 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 March 1979.

Is AUU 28T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUU 28T shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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