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J198 JGA

1992 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,701 mi
Last recorded39,701 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Lt130,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ198 JGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 39,701 miles

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

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

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

exhaust tailpipe corroded

slight corrosion to rear corners of floorpan

Fail 2 May 2012 39,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust tailpipe corroded

slight bulge in nearside rear tyre

slight corrosion to rear corners of floorpan

Pass 12 Apr 2011 39,500 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 39,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2009 38,610 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2009 38,610 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 38,207 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 37,786 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 37,786 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All brake flexible hoses ferules very rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2006 37,332 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 36,935 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 36,932 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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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J198 JGA is a 1992 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J198 JGA, 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 J198 JGA registered?

J198 JGA is a 1992 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 13 February 1992.

Is J198 JGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J198 JGA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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