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HFW 471Y

1982 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,930 mi
Last recorded49,930 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Lt61,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFW 471Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 49,930 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre perished and cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2011 49,934 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front inner steering rack joint has play

Pass 4 Aug 2010 49,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 49,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 49,931 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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HFW 471Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 HFW 471Y, 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 HFW 471Y registered?

HFW 471Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 10 September 1982.

Is HFW 471Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFW 471Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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