MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,386 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner tyre flat
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also flat (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s/r tyre cracked slightly
Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake rod repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ns steering idler worn
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ns steering idler worn
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
os/ns front brake discs coroded
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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GAR 457T is a 1979 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45%.
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 GAR 457T, 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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GAR 457T is a 1979 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 July 1979.
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