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LMD 168W

1981 Volkswagen Minibus

Cream Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,100 mi
Last recorded135,100 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Minibus96,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMD 168W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMinibus
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 135,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 134,984 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 134,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 134,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight under body corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2016 134,281 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight body corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2016 134,221 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight body corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2015 134,027 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight body corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2014 133,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhust tail pipe corroded

front number plate damaged

n/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2013 132,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 131,576 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 130,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

wipers in poor condition

Pass 10 May 2010 128,815 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyres slightly perrished

Pass 10 Jun 2009 127,637 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 127,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipes corroded various

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 19,580 miles

exhaust blowing slightly

metal brake pipes corroded

oil leaks on engine

Pass 11 May 2007 19,124 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Minibus?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
2,236
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 57
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
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LMD 168W is a 1981 Volkswagen Minibus in Cream with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Minibus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 96,207 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Minibus fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LMD 168W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Minibus typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 45 years old, this Volkswagen Minibus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LMD 168W registered?

LMD 168W is a 1981 Volkswagen Minibus, first registered on 6 April 1981.

Is LMD 168W safe to buy?

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