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K165 DHL

1992 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

281,036 mi
Last recorded281,036 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Lt130,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK165 DHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 281,036 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 280,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 279,675 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 279,482 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front spring rear bushes in a poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2011 275,953 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

king pins have on grese at all

o/s/r chassis member corrded in middle

seat belt cilp covers missing

welding covered but looks good

Fail 16 Aug 2011 275,869 miles

Brake lever excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s/r chassis member corrded in middle

seat belt cilp covers missing

Pass 9 Sep 2010 272,678 miles

kingpins lack of grease part sized

Fail 27 Aug 2010 272,563 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

kingpins lack of grease part sized

Pass 3 Sep 2009 269,276 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 269,276 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

n/s/r inner tyre flat

Pass 10 Sep 2008 263,965 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 263,960 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

seatbelt covers missing

Pass 6 Sep 2007 256,224 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 256,199 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Chassis outriggers corroded o/s, o/s/f chassis rail corroded.

Fail 16 Aug 2007 256,103 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chassis outrigger corroded.

o/s/r indicator lens cracked.

Pass 3 Aug 2006 250,390 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 250,386 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 250,386 miles

Parking 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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K165 DHL is a 1992 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 K165 DHL, 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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K165 DHL is a 1992 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 11 September 1992.

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