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OVS 838W

1981 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,486 mi
Last recorded70,486 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Lt61,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVS 838W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 70,486 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material frnt to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill & frnt inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly nsr & osr (1.3.1 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nsr & osr (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 70,345 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 70,345 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 70,163 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 69,637 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 69,246 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 88,329 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 66,618 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 64,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic cable tie holding exhaust on.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 64,488 miles

plastic cable tie holding exhaust on.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 64,308 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 63,053 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 63,053 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 62,459 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 624,332 miles

rust on both front door steps needs platting

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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OVS 838W is a 1981 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 61,075 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 OVS 838W, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OVS 838W?

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What year was OVS 838W registered?

OVS 838W is a 1981 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 11 May 1981.

Is OVS 838W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVS 838W shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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