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A19 FCL

1998 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,541 mi
Last recorded91,541 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Lt145,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 FCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 91,541 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 89,847 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 86,974 miles

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 86,974 miles

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 84,424 miles

BRAKE READINGS ARE OUT OF BALANCE

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 81,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 78,874 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 74,809 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 74,809 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 74,358 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 73,142 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 68,367 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 68,367 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 57,227 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 50,256 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 50,256 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 45,027 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 45,027 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 37,621 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 37,616 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

righthand rear high level lamp inoperative

water tank loose on rear of vehicle fowling exhaust system

Pass 12 Oct 2010 37,194 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 35,181 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 32,663 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 28,591 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 28,591 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 26,127 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 26,127 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 26,003 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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A19 FCL is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 145,354 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 A19 FCL, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A19 FCL registered?

A19 FCL is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is A19 FCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 FCL shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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