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CYD 142X

1982 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

91,051 mi
Last recorded91,051 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Lt61,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYD 142X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 91,051 miles

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

Fuel tank mounting area corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch along chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 91,051 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel hose insecure above tank (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded block to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fuel tank mounting area corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch along chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 90,989 miles

Body has slight corrosion both chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 90,989 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion both chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section box at join (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 90,635 miles

corrosion n/s front inner sill not within stress points

front shocks leaking slightly

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

rear bump stops poor condition

slight play in both front steering idlers

Fail 27 Jan 2015 90,635 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

corrosion n/s front inner sill not within stress points

front shocks leaking slightly

rear brake pipes slight corroded

rear bump stops poor condition

slight play in both front steering idlers

Pass 3 May 2013 896,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre and rear exhaust poor condition

chasis corroded

Fail 1 May 2013 896,816 miles

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

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)

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)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre and rear exhaust poor condition

chasis corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 87,968 miles

N/S steering idler has slight play

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 4 May 2011 86,479 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

o/s/f inner lower body corroded

wipers could clear better

Pass 29 Apr 2010 85,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

driver door corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2010 85,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

driver door corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2008 83,717 miles

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

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

rear chassis both sides corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2008 83,709 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

rear chassis both sides corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2008 83,700 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Upper Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside track rod end dust covers split

slight wear in nearside and offside steering idlers

Pass 12 Jul 2007 82,552 miles

Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

slight wear in steering linkage

steering joint dust covers split † †nearside and offside front tie-rod bushes perished

Fail 28 Jun 2007 82,552 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

nearside and offside front tie-rod bushes perished

slight wear in steering linkage

steering joint dust covers split

Pass 2 Jun 2006 81,775 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 81,763 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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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CYD 142X is a 1982 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 CYD 142X, 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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CYD 142X is a 1982 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 21 April 1982.

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