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FDY 994W

1981 Volkswagen Lt

Cream Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,447 mi
Last recorded5,447 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Lt61,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDY 994W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 5,447 miles

bind to nearside rear brake

Pass 15 Mar 2019 4,845 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 4,462 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle such as cross member & both wishbones.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 4,010 miles

advanced corrosion present to osf inner wheel arch by parkimg brake component mounting point,osf nsf metal brake pipes corroding at caliper end

corrosion present to osf nsf inner wheel arches,osf msf foot steps,nsr inner sill, osr nsr floor pan corners near rear cross member

corrosion to osr metel brake pipe,osr nsr brake back plates corroded, limited life in exhaust system, slight leak of exhaust gasses at exhaust manifold

osf nsf osr nsr tyres very badly perished but not exposing cords,osf nsf lower wishbone arms and front cross member heavy corrorion present,approx 18 mm of free play detected at steering wheel rim

slight play detected in osf nsf steering mechanisim components, all susspension and steering component ball joint dust covers perishing

Pass 13 Aug 2011 3,110 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 3,083 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 2,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

areas of corrision

Pass 6 Dec 2008 846 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 826 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 98,214 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 96,108 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear offside bump stop shows sighs of perishing

Pass 26 Oct 2005 93,343 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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FDY 994W is a 1981 Volkswagen Lt in Cream with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 61,075 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 FDY 994W, 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 45 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 FDY 994W registered?

FDY 994W is a 1981 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 3 July 1981.

Is FDY 994W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDY 994W shows 12 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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