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URE 668X

1981 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,000 mi
Last recorded5,000 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Lt61,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURE 668X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 5,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear wheel slight bind

both side brake pipe, front sub frame, both side inner sills corroded

slight play in steering joints

Pass 29 Apr 2022 4,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both side rear wheel slight binding

front sub frame & sills slight corroded

slight play in steering joints

Pass 28 Jun 2021 3,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 3,769 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under small tank leaking

Pass 22 May 2020 3,150 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 May 2020 3,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 2,659 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 2,256 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all tyres perishing

o/s/f doorstep corroding

Fail 24 Jul 2017 2,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement hub (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all four tyres perishing

o/s/f door step corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2016 1,872 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 1,872 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 1,718 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 1,701 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 24 Apr 2012 1,587 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 1,354 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2010 1,325 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

bump stops missing

Pass 14 Sep 2009 99,330 miles

slight play in steering rack

underside of vehicle has areas of surface corrosion but not excessive at time of test

Pass 1 Aug 2008 96,123 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 96,122 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 94,114 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 91,402 miles

both front brake hoses ends slightly corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 23 Jun 2006 91,400 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front brake hoses,ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2005 86,667 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 86,657 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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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URE 668X is a 1981 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 URE 668X, 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 URE 668X registered?

URE 668X is a 1981 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 13 November 1981.

Is URE 668X safe to buy?

The MOT history for URE 668X shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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