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BLZ 5317

1998 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,130 mi
Last recorded87,130 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Lt145,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 5317
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 87,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both lower front ball joints have slight lift but still with in specified limits

Fail 23 Oct 2017 87,130 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both lower front ball joints have slight lift but still with in specified limits

Pass 28 Oct 2016 86,227 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 83,610 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play has play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 80,648 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 77,867 miles

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

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

handbrake achieved minimun standard

Pass 17 Oct 2012 75,731 miles

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

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

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

advise offside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2011 70,840 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 66,900 miles

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

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

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

advise hand brake at 19% min standard 16%

Pass 1 Oct 2010 66,900 miles

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

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

advise hand brake at 19% min standard 16%

Pass 7 Oct 2009 63,488 miles

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

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

advise hand brake at 20% min standard 16%

Pass 11 Aug 2008 59,536 miles

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

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

advise hand brake at 17% min standard 16%

advise hand brake travel high reserve travel left

Pass 27 Jul 2007 57,527 miles

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

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

advise front brake discs slightlty corroded

advise hand brake at 17% min standard 16%

Pass 28 Jul 2006 55,151 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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BLZ 5317 is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BLZ 5317, 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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BLZ 5317 is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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