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PCP 82X

1981 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,130 mi
Last recorded66,130 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Lt61,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCP 82X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2018 66,130 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing Reservoir damaged (1.1.10 (e))

Brake performance not tested Due to seriously binding brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested Due to serious exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill and inner wheelarch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheelarch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working Arm insecure (3.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Corrosion Nearside front inner wheelarch and inner sill outside of prescribed areas

Corrosion non structural rear valence

Nearside front door step very poor repair, outside of prescribed areas

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar electrical sockets damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2011 65,524 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 65,279 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 65,277 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 64,999 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 64,989 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 64,243 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 63,119 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 61,534 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 61,534 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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PCP 82X is a 1981 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PCP 82X, 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

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What year was PCP 82X registered?

PCP 82X is a 1981 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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