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J118 LCW

1992 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

253,724 mi
Last recorded253,724 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Lt130,142 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ118 LCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2008 253,724 miles

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

Off side top marker not working

Fail 15 Jan 2008 253,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Off side top marker not working

Pass 18 Jan 2007 238,970 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 238,954 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 229,192 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 229,100 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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J118 LCW is a 1992 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 130,142 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 J118 LCW, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J118 LCW registered?

J118 LCW is a 1992 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 February 1992.

Is J118 LCW safe to buy?

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