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B19 VWK

1998 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

174,558 mi
Last recorded174,558 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Lt145,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 VWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 174,558 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 174,558 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working new bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear lamps / new bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2024 167,751 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift in ball joint 2nd yr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake only just met minimum effort limit

Pass 6 May 2023 167,338 miles

slight lift in both lower balljoints

Pass 3 Jun 2022 165,753 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2022 165,734 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 163,267 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2021 163,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 158,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper outline marker not working

all side markers lamps not working

Fail 1 Jul 2020 158,606 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper outline marker not working

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all side markers lamps not working

Pass 11 May 2019 154,556 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 151,488 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 151,467 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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B19 VWK is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B19 VWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B19 VWK registered?

B19 VWK is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is B19 VWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 VWK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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