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SHL 895Y

1982 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,211 mi
Last recorded11,211 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2006
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Lt61,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHL 895Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2006 11,211 miles

Advise front brake flexi's in poor condition.

Hand brake lever in poor position but still operates.

O/s/f bump stop close to suspension arm.

Fail 27 Jun 2006 11,066 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2005 8,812 miles

slight blow exhaust jionts,nearside rear tyre wall cracking.

Fail 27 Jun 2005

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

slight blow exhaust joints

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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SHL 895Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SHL 895Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SHL 895Y registered?

SHL 895Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 23 August 1982.

Is SHL 895Y safe to buy?

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