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L173 JMO

1994 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

176,423 mi
Last recorded176,423 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Lt131,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL173 JMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 176,423 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 175,850 miles

nearside front jacking point has corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2025 175,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front jacking point has corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2022 175,330 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 174,395 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 172,038 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 171,568 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 170,715 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2016 170,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 169,127 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 167,797 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 166,568 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 165,599 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 165,579 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 164,938 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 164,843 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 163,460 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 163,425 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 160,830 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 158,217 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 154,027 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 154,027 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2006 153,770 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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L173 JMO is a 1994 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1994 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 131,302 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 L173 JMO, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L173 JMO registered?

L173 JMO is a 1994 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 18 March 1994.

Is L173 JMO safe to buy?

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