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OUC 601Y

1982 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,068 mi
Last recorded76,068 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Lt61,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUC 601Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 76,068 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2026 76,064 miles

Emissions unable to be completed wont idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 75,988 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 72,331 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 70,897 miles

Nearside Front slight play steering idler bush

both rear bump stops worn

both rear leaf springs slightly weakended

n/s and o/s front tie bar bushes slightly perished

Fail 22 Feb 2020 70,892 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight play steering idler bush

both rear bump stops worn

both rear leaf springs slightly weakended

n/s and o/s front tie bar bushes slightly perished

Pass 2 Apr 2016 70,864 miles

slight play front wheel bearings

slight play steering idler bushs

Pass 30 Mar 2015 70,845 miles

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

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

slight play n/s/f stearing idler bush

Pass 6 Jun 2014 70,196 miles

slight blow exhaust

Fail 10 Jun 2011 69,488 miles

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

slight bind o/s/f brake

slight play n/s/f top wishbone inner bushs

Pass 10 Jun 2011 69,488 miles

slight bind o/s/f brake

slight play n/s/f top wishbone inner bushs

Pass 18 Jul 2009 68,965 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 67,677 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 66,249 miles

hand brake cable retainer spring broken

o/s/f wiper torn

reverse lights not working

slight water leak

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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OUC 601Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OUC 601Y, 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 OUC 601Y registered?

OUC 601Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 18 October 1982.

Is OUC 601Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUC 601Y shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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