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MAE 295Y

1982 Volkswagen Lt

Pink Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,657 mi
Last recorded65,657 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Lt61,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAE 295Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1982
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 65,657 miles

corrosion in cab

Pass 9 Apr 2009 65,657 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2008 65,656 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 65,655 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front to rear chasis corroded not excessive

o/s/f floor corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2007 65,323 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 65,320 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 65,199 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 65,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Lower front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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MAE 295Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Lt in Pink with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 MAE 295Y, 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.

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What year was MAE 295Y registered?

MAE 295Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 December 1982.

Is MAE 295Y safe to buy?

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