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K36 JAU

1993 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,949 mi
Last recorded162,949 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2014
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Lt137,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK36 JAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2014 162,949 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front tyres perished

Pass 14 Jan 2013 161,261 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 160,377 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 154,928 miles

freeplay in steering

fuel smell - no physical leak found

lift in nearside and offside kingpins

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

nearside front and offside rear outer tyres sidewalls perished

play in steering components

Fail 10 Jan 2011 154,928 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

freeplay in steering

fuel smell - no physical leak found

lift in nearside and offside kingpins

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

nearside front and offside rear outer tyres sidewalls perished

play in steering components

Pass 12 Jan 2010 151,675 miles

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

engine slight smoky under acceleration

fluctuation on rear brakes

footbrake travel low

freeplay in steering

front brake discs back plates corroded

fuel smell - no physical leak found - suggest attention

lift in nearside and offside kingpins

nearside front tyre wearing near limit

nearside handbrake effort low

nearside rear inner tyre wearing near limit

offside rear inner tyre wearing edge

play in steering top column bush

Pass 15 Jan 2009 147,735 miles

front brake discs back-plates corroded

front tyres distorting

fuel smell - no physical leak found - suggest attention

inbalance and fluctuation on rear brakes

play in steering column bush

Fail 9 Jan 2009 147,716 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs back-plates corroded

front tyres distorting

fuel smell - no physical leak found - suggest attention

inbalance and fluctuation on rear brakes

play in steering column bush

Pass 4 Dec 2007 141,430 miles

front brake disc backplates corroded

front brake discs corroded

lift in nearside and offside front kingpins

nearside mirror damaged - view to rear not adversely affected

Fail 28 Nov 2007 141,361 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake disc backplates corroded

front brake discs corroded

lift in nearside and offside front kingpins

nearside mirror damaged - view to rear not adversely affected

Pass 3 Jan 2007 136,180 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 125,730 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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K36 JAU is a 1993 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 137,758 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 K36 JAU, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K36 JAU registered?

K36 JAU is a 1993 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 June 1993.

Is K36 JAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K36 JAU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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