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ETW 470T

1979 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,121 mi
Last recorded7,121 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Lt61,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETW 470T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 7,121 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 89,576 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 80,123 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 38,524 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 17,623 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 10,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 39,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 52,378 miles

General corrosion underside,lower arms corroded,slight exhaust blow,tie bar bushes cracked,

Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,079 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perrish

o/s/r inner wing rusty

spare tyre cut to cords

Fail 13 Mar 2012 201 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

fuel cap seal starting to perrish

o/s/r inner wing rusty

spare tyre cut to cords

Pass 21 Mar 2011
Fail 11 Mar 2011 71,532 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 13,362 miles

side door and rear doors rusty

Fail 12 Mar 2010 13,361 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

side door and rear doors rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2009 41,408 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 20,618 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 29,658 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 54,003 miles

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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ETW 470T is a 1979 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ETW 470T, 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 ETW 470T registered?

ETW 470T is a 1979 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 12 March 1979.

Is ETW 470T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETW 470T shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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