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SME 770Y

1982 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,081 mi
Last recorded74,081 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Lt61,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSME 770Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 74,081 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 72,940 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2009 72,940 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 72,309 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 70,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2007 70,346 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2006 68,711 miles

PLAY STARTING IN STEERING F/O/S/B/PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE TREAT ASAP BODY STARTING TO CORRODE TREAT ASAP

Pass 24 Oct 2005 66,581 miles

coolant leaking

oil leak

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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SME 770Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 SME 770Y, 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 SME 770Y registered?

SME 770Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 30 November 1982.

Is SME 770Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SME 770Y shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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