MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,545 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
d/s door mirror glass slightly smaller than original .
d/s rear shock outer dirt casing excessively corroded
rear inner valance to rear panel slightly to corroded in places
slight compound play in steering system .
vehicle seems to have been stood , slightly corroded --surface rust on suspension and body items underneath .
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
d/s rear shock outer dirt casing excessively corroded
rear inner valance to rear panel slightly to corroded in places
slight compound play in steering system .
vehicle seems to have been stood , slightly corroded --surface rust on suspension and body items underneath .
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
additional upper lights inop or missing
advance corrosion n/s + o/s foot wells ( floor )
advance corrosion on both body sills + holed
o/s door mirror glass cracked
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside 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 upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
additional upper lights inop or missing
advance corrosion n/s + o/s foot wells ( floor )
advance corrosion o/s + n/s foot wells steps + holed
advance corrosion on both body sills + holed
axle bump stops one missing + one in poor condition
n/s/f quarter bumper missing
o/s door mirror glass cracked
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod cracked (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?
Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.
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FJT 404V is a 1979 Volkswagen Lt in Cream with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 FJT 404V, 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.
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What year was FJT 404V registered?
FJT 404V is a 1979 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 23 October 1979.
Is FJT 404V safe to buy?
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