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YJM 549T

1979 Volkswagen Lt

Cream Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,259 mi
Last recorded73,259 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Lt61,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJM 549T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 73,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2016 72,023 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 68,809 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 65,564 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 61,367 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 61,367 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 57,582 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 52,246 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 54,225 miles

Nearside Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 52,386 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 50,538 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 50,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 47,406 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 46,325 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 44,324 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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YJM 549T is a 1979 Volkswagen Lt in Cream with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 YJM 549T, 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.

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What year was YJM 549T registered?

YJM 549T is a 1979 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 22 May 1979.

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