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J326 RGS

1992 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

132,958 mi
Last recorded132,958 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Lt130,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ326 RGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 132,958 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 130,738 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 130,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 129,041 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 129,041 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 126,007 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust rubber broken

Fail 17 Mar 2014 126,002 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine has excessive oil leak

rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 11 Apr 2013 124,823 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2013 124,823 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2012 123,311 miles

front brake disc backing plates slightly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2011 122,079 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 122,079 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 121,122 miles

Steering Idler on offside worn

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 121,108 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Intermittant fault at indicators also affects headlights

N/S brakehose fouling caliper

Steering Idler on offside worn

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 121,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 121,077 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Floor corroded on n/s inner of wheel arch (MARKED)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 120,511 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 119,827 miles

ADVISE CORROSION AROUND WINDSCREEN ADVISE CORROSION N/S/F SEAT BELT { BATTREY TRAY } ADVISE O/S/F CORNER CORROSION SARTING ADVISE O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKING

Fail 23 Mar 2007 119,789 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 114,857 miles

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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J326 RGS is a 1992 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 J326 RGS, 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.

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J326 RGS is a 1992 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 2 March 1992.

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