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HRD 949W

1981 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,659 mi
Last recorded119,659 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Lt61,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRD 949W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 119,659 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

driver rear wing guard insecure at front

Fail 22 Sep 2011 119,657 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

driver front brake slightly binding

driver rear wing guard insecure at front

Fail 19 Apr 2010 118,896 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 118,896 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 114,428 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 110,138 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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HRD 949W is a 1981 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HRD 949W, 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

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What year was HRD 949W registered?

HRD 949W is a 1981 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 26 February 1981.

Is HRD 949W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRD 949W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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