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J409 EGT

1992 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

395,582 mi
Last recorded395,582 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2010
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Lt130,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ409 EGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2010 395,582 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes starting to rust

vehicle passed smoke test after second attempt

Pass 6 May 2009 389,804 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

o/s/rear/outer tyre heavly scuffed on side wall

Fail 24 Apr 2009 389,793 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

o/s/rear/outer tyre heavly scuffed on side wall

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2008 382,627 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 382,627 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 375,808 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 375,805 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 367,415 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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J409 EGT is a 1992 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J409 EGT, 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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What year was J409 EGT registered?

J409 EGT is a 1992 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 11 March 1992.

Is J409 EGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J409 EGT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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