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B4 CRJ

1997 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,341 mi
Last recorded210,341 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Lt141,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 CRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 210,341 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery is insecure

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 207,636 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 207,635 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 203,428 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 194,504 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 183,516 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside headlamp cracked

Fail 4 Oct 2007 183,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside headlamp cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2006 171,632 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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B4 CRJ is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 141,508 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 B4 CRJ, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B4 CRJ registered?

B4 CRJ is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is B4 CRJ safe to buy?

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