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J416 LVU

1992 Volkswagen Lt

Maroon Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

213,035 mi
Last recorded213,035 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2006
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Lt130,142 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ416 LVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1992
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2006 213,035 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2006 213,018 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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J416 LVU is a 1992 Volkswagen Lt in Maroon with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 J416 LVU, 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

How do I check the history of J416 LVU?

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What year was J416 LVU registered?

J416 LVU is a 1992 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J416 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J416 LVU shows 2 tests with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J416 LVU have outstanding finance?

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