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VDR 37V

1979 Volkswagen Lt

Cream Petrol 1976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

28,089 mi
Last recorded28,089 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Lt61,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDR 37V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,976cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 28,089 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 28,089 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 27,361 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 27,357 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,255 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 27,255 miles

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

both front steps has slight rust on under side

Pass 10 Jul 2009 27,014 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r inner tyre deflated

Pass 3 Jul 2008 26,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r inner tyre pressure low

Pass 3 Jul 2007 25,908 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

REAR AXLE DIFF COVER LEAKING

Fail 21 Jun 2007 25,900 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear axle diff cover leaking

Pass 23 Jun 2006 25,135 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 25,135 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 24,260 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 24,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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VDR 37V is a 1979 Volkswagen Lt in Cream with a 1,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VDR 37V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VDR 37V registered?

VDR 37V is a 1979 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 19 November 1979.

Is VDR 37V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDR 37V shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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