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FNV 78X

1982 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,812 mi
Last recorded73,812 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Lt61,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNV 78X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 73,812 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 73,812 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 62,303 miles

Oil leak

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

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

entire vehicle showing signs of corrosion

evidence of long term coolant leak

Fail 25 Oct 2007 62,303 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

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

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

entire vehicle showing signs of corrosion

evidence of long term coolant leak

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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FNV 78X is a 1982 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FNV 78X, 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

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What year was FNV 78X registered?

FNV 78X is a 1982 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 27 May 1982.

Is FNV 78X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNV 78X shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FNV 78X have outstanding finance?

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