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JMA 985L

1972 Volkswagen Lt

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

9,565 mi
Last recorded9,565 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMA 985L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 9,565 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 9,057 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 8,701 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 86,664 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear nearside parking cable casing perished.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 8,438 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2010 7,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs slightly pitted.

nearside rear tyre perished and cracking sidewalls.

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2009 75,317 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 6,703 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 6,660 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 5,155 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 4,453 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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JMA 985L is a 1972 Volkswagen Lt in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JMA 985L, 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 54 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 JMA 985L registered?

JMA 985L is a 1972 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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The MOT history for JMA 985L shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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