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RKU 176X

1982 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2023
Tests11 (4 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate36.4%

Mileage

70,396 mi
Last recorded70,396 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Lt61,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKU 176X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

4 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 70,396 miles

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

body and underside corroding

n/s and o/s rear corroding near tow bar fixing near prescribed area

n/s front outer panel corroding

n/s rear arch and inner sill back corroding

o/s front step corroded

o/s lower side loading door corroding

Fail 23 May 2022 85,567 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

body and underside corroding

n/s and o/s rear corroding near tow bar fixing near prescribed area

n/s front outer panel corroding

n/s rear arch and inner sill back corroding

o/s front step corroded

o/s lower side loading door corroding

Pass 5 Jun 2021 83,608 miles

Nearside side panelling rusted

Offside step rusted

Fail 21 Apr 2021 83,604 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier underside n/s (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded main feeds to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn front and rear of spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn front and rear of spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside side repeater not working

Offside Front body ,step corroded/holed

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 83,604 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 83,604 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 71,735 miles

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

Offside step area corroded and holed

Oil leak ()

rear crossmember corroded and holed

Fail 17 Jan 2017 71,735 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside step area corroded and holed

Oil leak ()

rear crossmember corroded and holed

Pass 3 Feb 2016 66,559 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Both side foot steps corroded

Jacking points corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Both side cross member/valance corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 66,543 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Both side foot steps corroded

Jacking points corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Both side cross member/valance corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 66,502 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front to rear steering arm both ball joints (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both side cross member/valance corroded

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Both side foot steps corroded

Jacking points corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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RKU 176X is a 1982 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 36.4%.

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 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 RKU 176X, 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 RKU 176X registered?

RKU 176X is a 1982 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 16 July 1982.

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