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TPB 450X

1982 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,246 mi
Last recorded22,246 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Lt61,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPB 450X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 22,246 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 20,055 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 20,055 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 15,438 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 14,205 miles

fog lamp switch tempermental

slight play prop rear u/j.

Pass 30 Jul 2015 11,228 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall perishing.

Fail 24 Jul 2015 11,223 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall perishing.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 5,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

o/s/r bump stop missing.

slight play in idler arm assembly

slight play in steerin bell crank assembly.

Fail 31 Oct 2013 5,611 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

o/s/r bump stop missing.

slight play in idler arm assembly

slight play in steerin bell crank assembly.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 98,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 98,570 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 96,018 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 91,130 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 86,210 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 86,209 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 82,344 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 82,342 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 17 May 2006 74,481 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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TPB 450X is a 1982 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TPB 450X, 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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TPB 450X is a 1982 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 8 April 1982.

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