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RAL 280X

1981 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,551 mi
Last recorded75,551 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2007
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Lt61,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAL 280X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2007 75,551 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 73,970 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 72,586 miles

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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RAL 280X is a 1981 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RAL 280X, 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 RAL 280X?

You can check the full history of RAL 280X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RAL 280X registered?

RAL 280X is a 1981 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 18 August 1981.

Is RAL 280X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAL 280X shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RAL 280X have outstanding finance?

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