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MHW 257Y

1982 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

70,299 mi
Last recorded70,299 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Lt61,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHW 257Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 70,299 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 70,299 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 69,534 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 69,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 69,534 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 88,329 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 88,329 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 67,704 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 67,704 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 67,280 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 67,279 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 67,001 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside rear bump stop missing

waterpump leaking

Fail 7 Oct 2013 67,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside rear bump stop missing

waterpump leaking

Pass 8 Oct 2012 66,678 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

battery insecure.

rear brake balance (o/s higher).

rear bump stops missing.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 66,307 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 65,455 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 64,803 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 63,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f bumper damage.

o/s/r fuel tank/pipe damp?

Pass 16 Oct 2008 63,043 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 63,027 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 61,941 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 61,941 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 60,744 miles

brake pedal movement?

rear brake balance (n/s low).

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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MHW 257Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MHW 257Y, 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 MHW 257Y registered?

MHW 257Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 November 1982.

Is MHW 257Y safe to buy?

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