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EFW 73X

1982 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2710cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

51,385 mi
Last recorded51,385 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2007
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Lt61,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFW 73X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,710cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2007 51,385 miles

Brake rod excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

driver seat fauling a part

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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EFW 73X is a 1982 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,710cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 EFW 73X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EFW 73X?

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What year was EFW 73X registered?

EFW 73X is a 1982 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 28 May 1982.

Is EFW 73X safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFW 73X shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EFW 73X have outstanding finance?

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