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DYD 9X

1997 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

60,565 mi
Last recorded60,565 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Lt141,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYD 9X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 60,565 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 60,547 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

chassis corroded inc inner and outer sills

front subframe inc suspension arms are corroded

rear leaf springs and mountings corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 60,189 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both NS & OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both NS & OS lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both NS & OS leaf spring have surface corrosion

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 59,320 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front lower arms corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe heavily corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf springs very corroded (2.4.A.3)

chassis at rear corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 58,437 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 57,791 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all rear (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 May 2015 57,294 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front suspension has slight corrosion

rear suspension has slight corrosion

Pass 7 May 2014 57,030 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 57,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres cracking accetable at time of this test

Pass 1 May 2013 56,376 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 56,375 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 56,204 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 55,722 miles

adv all 4 tyres showing signs of perrishing.......

strongly adv both rear brake discs getting worn and poor condition.....

strongly adv offside front lower suspension ball joint getting worn and poor . (LIFT)...

Fail 20 Apr 2011 55,720 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

adv all 4 tyres showing signs of perrishing.......

strongly adv both rear brake discs getting worn and poor condition.....

strongly adv offside front lower suspension ball joint getting worn and poor . (LIFT)...

Fail 17 Mar 2010 55,502 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

adv front top marker lamp inop.......

adv nearside front shock absorber weak.......

adv offside front lower swivel has slight lift.........

Pass 17 Mar 2010 55,502 miles

adv front top marker lamp inop.......

adv nearside front shock absorber weak.......

adv offside front lower swivel has slight lift.........

Pass 28 Mar 2009 55,049 miles

adv both rear brake discs getting corroded and pitted.....

Pass 5 Apr 2008 53,787 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front some play in steering rack

Pass 17 Apr 2007 46,243 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 46,238 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 May 2006 42,653 miles

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

Offside Front 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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DYD 9X is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DYD 9X, 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 DYD 9X registered?

DYD 9X is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 January 1997.

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