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JRV 766X

1982 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2355cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

238,610 mi
Last recorded238,610 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Lt61,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRV 766X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,355cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 238,610 miles

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 238,608 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 235,368 miles

corrosion front steps n/s+o/s

Fail 14 Mar 2016 235,366 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion front steps n/s+o/s

Pass 6 Mar 2015 226,423 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 226,321 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 224,043 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 223,201 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 223,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 221,978 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 221,963 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Surface corrosion to chassis cross members and rails.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 220,153 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 Dec 2010 220,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Nov 2009 215,757 miles

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

corrosion to n/s front lower rear wheel arch

Fail 19 Nov 2009 215,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

corrosion to n/s front lower rear wheel arch

Pass 1 Dec 2008 211,695 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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JRV 766X is a 1982 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,355cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 JRV 766X, 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 JRV 766X registered?

JRV 766X is a 1982 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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