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BYC 84X

1982 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,510 mi
Last recorded58,510 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Lt61,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYC 84X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2015 58,510 miles

Centre Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Valance (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported Front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Steering column base (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Door step area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sliding door apature (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Door step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Foot well (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm inappropriately repaired Arm welded (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill end (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Whole underside of vehicle is excessively corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 57,455 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 57,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 54,798 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 54,795 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 54,256 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 52,907 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 50,969 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 49,584 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 194,927 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake lever is slightly insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2008 44,696 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 43,998 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 43,888 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 43,888 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

nearside rear door can only be opened from inside

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

tailgate can only be opened from inside

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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BYC 84X is a 1982 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BYC 84X, 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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BYC 84X is a 1982 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 February 1982.

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