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VRU 999X

1982 Volkswagen Lt

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

39,131 mi
Last recorded39,131 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Lt61,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRU 999X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2022 39,131 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 37,592 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 37,586 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated paint on plate (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 34,258 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 34,258 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 32,844 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 32,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 32,739 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 32,732 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 32,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 30,537 miles

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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VRU 999X is a 1982 Volkswagen Lt in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 61,956 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 VRU 999X, 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 44 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 VRU 999X registered?

VRU 999X is a 1982 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 16 July 1982.

Is VRU 999X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRU 999X shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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