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FRU 462Y

1982 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2710cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,800 mi
Last recorded71,800 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Lt61,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRU 462Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,710cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 71,800 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 71,800 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated by axle (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 71,000 miles

Offside steering idler slight play

Pass 3 Jun 2016 71,804 miles

Ball joint has slight play centre steering arm o/s ball joint slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe across front sub frame s light corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 71,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wiper blades slightly deteriated

Pass 12 Aug 2013 70,800 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres side walls cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2012
Fail 17 Aug 2012 70,800 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 70,800 miles

o/s & n/s inner & outer rear tyres side walls cracking o/s front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 10 Aug 2010 10,730 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 70,730 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 70,730 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 70,730 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 70,418 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 69,518 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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FRU 462Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,710cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 FRU 462Y, 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 FRU 462Y registered?

FRU 462Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 4 September 1982.

Is FRU 462Y safe to buy?

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