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GRN 574W

1981 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,219 mi
Last recorded56,219 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Lt61,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRN 574W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 56,219 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 55,651 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 55,270 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 52,418 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 50,204 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 48,387 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 45,719 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 40,801 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 36,850 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2006 36,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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GRN 574W is a 1981 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GRN 574W, 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

How do I check the history of GRN 574W?

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What year was GRN 574W registered?

GRN 574W is a 1981 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is GRN 574W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRN 574W shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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