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YFZ 663

1981 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,694 mi
Last recorded55,694 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Lt61,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFZ 663
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 55,694 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 55,694 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2016 55,560 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion nearside /offside ,has filler on panels (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 55,560 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out riggers (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and offside ,and offside /nearside centre (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven and ofside (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outriggers (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber fixing point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to tow bar fixing points (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 55,845 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe joints all (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel system component insecure pipes on to filter (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner cross member at rear in two places (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill by front of spring (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill by front of spring behind sliding door (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion side panel of body (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear inner cross member in two places (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion all bottoms of all the doors (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion lower part of step (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 55,439 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

note condition of n/s rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2012 54,685 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 54,685 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 54,310 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 53,708 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 53,354 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise condition of vehicle body

Pass 17 Jun 2008 52,782 miles

Nearside front inner arch corroded

Nearside front step corroded

Nearside rear light lense cracked

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Nearside rear valve stem slightly perished

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake hose ferrules corroded

Offside front step corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 52,765 miles

Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake hose ferrules corroded

Nearside front inner arch corroded

Nearside front step corroded

Nearside rear light lense cracked

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Nearside rear valve stem slightly perished

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake hose ferrules corroded

Offside front step corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 52,119 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 50,971 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 49,821 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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YFZ 663 is a 1981 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YFZ 663, 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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YFZ 663 is a 1981 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 30 November 1981.

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