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D300 DAV

1997 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

79,804 mi
Last recorded79,804 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Lt141,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD300 DAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 79,804 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 79,695 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 79,568 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 79,353 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 79,063 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 78,889 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 78,237 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 77,212 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 75,846 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 74,190 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)

Pass 19 May 2015 71,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 68,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 65,402 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 61,718 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

no rear seats fittings or belts at time of test

Pass 21 May 2012 61,718 miles

no rear seats fittings or belts at time of test

Pass 12 May 2011 57,197 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 52,999 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 49,297 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 45,504 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 40,650 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 37,042 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 34,776 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 34,741 miles

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

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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D300 DAV is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 D300 DAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D300 DAV?

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What year was D300 DAV registered?

D300 DAV is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 4 July 1997.

Is D300 DAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D300 DAV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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