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SWE 598Y

1982 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

7,803 mi
Last recorded7,803 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Lt61,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWE 598Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 7,803 miles

bottom of drivers doorstep heavily corroded

front number plate discoloured

nearside rear inner sill heavily corroded around jacking point

offside rear inner sill heavily corroded around jacking point

rear valance heavily corroded and holed around rear bumper mountings

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 3 Mar 2016 7,710 miles

bottom of drivers doorstep heavily corroded

nearside rear inner sill heavily corroded around jacking point

offside rear inner sill heavily corroded around jacking point

rear valance heavily corroded and holed around rear bumper mounting points

Pass 27 Feb 2015 7,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

heavy corrosion around offside rear jacking point

rear valance heavily corroded and holed

Fail 26 Feb 2015 7,618 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

heavy corrosion around offside rear jacking point

rear valance heavily corroded and holed

Fail 5 Mar 2014 7,558 miles

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

advise body work corroding,

Pass 5 Mar 2014 7,558 miles

advise body work corroding,

Pass 13 Feb 2013 7,506 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 7,334 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 7,323 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 6,861 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 6,858 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 6,535 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 6,532 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 6,099 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 5,555 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 5,079 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 435 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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SWE 598Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SWE 598Y, 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 SWE 598Y registered?

SWE 598Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 13 August 1982.

Is SWE 598Y safe to buy?

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