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GWP 734X

1981 Volkswagen Lt

Purple Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,237 mi
Last recorded94,237 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Lt61,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWP 734X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1981
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 94,237 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 94,158 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 94,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 93,815 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 93,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 93,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 92,371 miles

Central propshaft modified

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front steering idler has slight play

Fail 8 Jul 2020 92,365 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central propshaft modified

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front steering idler has slight play

Pass 10 May 2019 91,177 miles

Central prop shaft modified

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front steering idler has slignt play

Offside Front steering idler slight play

Fail 30 Apr 2019 91,169 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Central prop shaft modified

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front steering idler has slignt play

Offside Front steering idler slight play

Pass 12 Apr 2018 89,512 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear all rear brake pipes corroded

Rear bump stops in poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2017 87,867 miles

nearside front and offside front tie rod rubber bushes deteriorating, no excessive movement

Fail 15 Mar 2017 87,861 miles

Central Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 39% (3.7.B.6b)

nearside front and offside front tie rod rubber bushes deteriorating, no excessive movement

Pass 10 Dec 2014 86,833 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/f tyre sidewall has cuts (change a.s.a.p)

o/s/f step area corroaded

o/s/r tyre has cracks on sidewall

Fail 8 Dec 2014 86,833 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/f tyre sidewall has cuts

o/s/f step area corroaded

o/s/r tyre has cracks on sidewall

Pass 30 Mar 2013 867,149 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 85,096 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers door step corroded and holed

Fail 13 Oct 2011 85,096 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers door step corroded and holed

Pass 25 May 2010 84,248 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 84,232 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2009 77,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 78,335 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 76,134 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

chassis cross member cut out just behind engine

rear leaf springs look incorrect

Propshaft component defective

Pass 9 Jun 2008 73,019 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 69,762 miles

customer removed rear step ladder on retest(due to obstructing registration plate)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 69,762 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 20 May 2006 64,081 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 64,077 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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GWP 734X is a 1981 Volkswagen Lt in Purple with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 GWP 734X, 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.

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What year was GWP 734X registered?

GWP 734X is a 1981 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 23 September 1981.

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