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YWS 756V

1979 Volkswagen Lt

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,595 mi
Last recorded55,595 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Lt61,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWS 756V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 55,595 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 55,592 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt central steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt central steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 55,448 miles

Boots on all track rod ends & ball joints slightly deteriorated

Exhaust rubbers perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 55,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

rubber boots deteriorated on all track rod ends and ball joints

Pass 27 Aug 2014 54,602 miles

steering joints,boots deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2012 54,238 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 53,418 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 53,418 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Outer Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 52,898 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 51,686 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 17 Aug 2009 51,686 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 May 2008 48,482 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 48,478 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 47,234 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 47,204 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

centre exhaust slight blow

handbrake linkage fouling on water tank

Pass 22 Feb 2006 46,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YWS 756V is a 1979 Volkswagen Lt in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YWS 756V, 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

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What year was YWS 756V registered?

YWS 756V is a 1979 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 23 November 1979.

Is YWS 756V safe to buy?

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