MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,583 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Load area floor not fitted
Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Load area floor not fitted
Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
both front steps corodded
front imbalance on limit
n/s/r inner tyre has circumferential cracking
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
both front steps corodded
front imbalance on limit
n/s/r inner tyre has circumferential cracking
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
chassis poor condition
exhaust poor condition
front brake discs badly pitted
front number plate poor condition
general corrosion forming on underside
nearside front door step poor condition
nearside front wheel arch/sill poor condition/corroded
nearside rear inner tyre poor condition/soft
offside front door step badly corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
front to rear chassis corrosion
hole in o/s/f footwell not in a prescribed area
n/s/f footwell plated from inside cab
n/s/r bumpstop deteriorating
rear draglink dust cover split
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both sides front brake discs rusted on inner surfaces reducing braking area - attention needed
offside front step corrodded to excess in non prescribed area
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Obligatory mirrors cracked but still offer a view to rear
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Obligatory mirrors cracked but still offer a view to rear
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside front step coroded
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
excessive corrosion nearside front step not within 30cm of any components
excessive corrosion offside front step not within 30cm of any components
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RLN 812W is a 1981 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,384cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RLN 812W, 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.
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RLN 812W is a 1981 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 February 1981.
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