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JLW 657V

1979 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,800 mi
Last recorded53,800 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Lt61,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLW 657V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2008 53,800 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 53,800 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 49,071 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 49,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 47,933 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 47,933 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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JLW 657V is a 1979 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JLW 657V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JLW 657V?

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What year was JLW 657V registered?

JLW 657V is a 1979 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 September 1979.

Is JLW 657V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLW 657V shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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