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F428 FNU

1998 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

370,192 mi
Last recorded370,192 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2006
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Lt145,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF428 FNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2006 370,192 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 370,192 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 366,606 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 366,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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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F428 FNU is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F428 FNU, 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 F428 FNU registered?

F428 FNU is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is F428 FNU safe to buy?

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