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K478 BWL

1993 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

248,376 mi
Last recorded248,376 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Lt137,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK478 BWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2019 248,376 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced anti roll bar mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear jacking point areas corroded

end of exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2018 243,589 miles

CORROSION IN BOTH REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH/INNER WINGS ABOVE CHASSIS RAILS

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 14 Dec 2016 237,718 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body of vehicle rusty (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 237,689 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body of vehicle rusty (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 231,323 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 231,323 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 225,349 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 217,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

No lights fitted at time of test

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Jan 2014 217,476 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

No lights fitted at time of test

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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K478 BWL is a 1993 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 K478 BWL, 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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K478 BWL is a 1993 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 15 March 1993.

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