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XOU 168T

1979 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,675 mi
Last recorded71,675 miles
Recorded on23 May 2006
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Lt61,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOU 168T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 May 2006 71,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 May 2006 71,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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XOU 168T is a 1979 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XOU 168T, 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

How do I check the history of XOU 168T?

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What year was XOU 168T registered?

XOU 168T is a 1979 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 May 1979.

Is XOU 168T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOU 168T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XOU 168T have outstanding finance?

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