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B17 SVW

1998 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,601 mi
Last recorded178,601 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Lt145,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 SVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 178,601 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 175,296 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 175,046 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 175,030 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 172,137 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 170,809 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 169,141 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 169,141 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 165,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 162,328 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2014 162,308 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 158,737 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 152,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 147,244 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 140,578 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 133,227 miles

center exhaust loose

Fail 26 Nov 2008 133,190 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

center exhaust loose

Pass 4 Dec 2007 125,868 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 125,849 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 117,280 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 117,229 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 103,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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B17 SVW is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B17 SVW, 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 B17 SVW registered?

B17 SVW is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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The MOT history for B17 SVW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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