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TPE 30X

1981 Volkswagen Lt

Green Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,825 mi
Last recorded71,825 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Lt61,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPE 30X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 71,825 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 68,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion on both side front inner seals

Pass 25 May 2019 67,998 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 18 May 2018 66,440 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 66,311 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 66,309 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 May 2016 64,908 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hand brake needs little adjustment

surfice corrosion to front under vehicle

Pass 1 May 2015 62,870 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

vehicle has multiple points of corrosion but none of which classed excessive

Pass 19 May 2014 59,879 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

lttle oiseon rear wheel bearings

Fail 13 May 2014 598,098 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 56,962 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 54,950 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 52,462 miles

rear bumper end caps missing

Pass 26 May 2010 50,263 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2010 50,171 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2009 45,445 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

grating noise from steering coloum

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

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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TPE 30X is a 1981 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 TPE 30X, 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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What year was TPE 30X registered?

TPE 30X is a 1981 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 August 1981.

Is TPE 30X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPE 30X shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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