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VLX 348X

1981 Volkswagen Lt

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

79,760 mi
Last recorded79,760 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Lt61,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLX 348X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 79,760 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 79,065 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 79,065 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 78,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake rod excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both rear axle bump stops req replacement

Pass 17 Jun 2011 77,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

bump stops damaged offside rear and nearside rear

Fail 15 Jun 2011 77,398 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

bump stops damaged offside rear and nearside rear

Pass 1 Jul 2010 75,527 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 75,527 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 74,652 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 74,652 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 74,649 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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VLX 348X is a 1981 Volkswagen Lt in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 VLX 348X, 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 VLX 348X registered?

VLX 348X is a 1981 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 2 November 1981.

Is VLX 348X safe to buy?

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