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UOW 624T

1979 Volkswagen Lt

Pink Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

91,772 mi
Last recorded91,772 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Lt61,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOW 624T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1979
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 91,772 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 91,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/F BRAKE FLEX INSECURE

Pass 23 Jul 2010 91,345 miles

O/S/F BRAKE FLEX INSECURE

Pass 11 Aug 2009 90,927 miles

Beam deflexters fitted to head lights

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil on suspension bushes

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 90,927 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Beam deflexters fitted to head lights

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil on suspension bushes

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 89,825 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Head lights & main beams work different ways each time switched on

Fail 16 Jul 2008 89,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Head lights & main beams work different ways each time switched on

Pass 18 Jun 2007 85,497 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 85,497 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Sharpe edges on front bumper due to end caps missing.

Pass 11 Jul 2006 83,278 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 83,278 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s door badly corroded

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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UOW 624T is a 1979 Volkswagen Lt in Pink with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 61,796 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 UOW 624T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UOW 624T registered?

UOW 624T is a 1979 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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