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XAR 665X

1981 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

7,686 mi
Last recorded7,686 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2006
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Lt61,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAR 665X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2006 7,686 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2006 7,654 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2006 7,336 miles

Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear body bump stops 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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XAR 665X is a 1981 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 XAR 665X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XAR 665X registered?

XAR 665X is a 1981 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 21 August 1981.

Is XAR 665X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAR 665X shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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