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L214 XLT

1994 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

112,845 mi
Last recorded112,845 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Lt131,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL214 XLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 112,845 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 112,844 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 109,505 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 108,108 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 106,994 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear lower bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front drag link end gaiter slightly split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear leaf springs slightly weak

Pass 10 Dec 2020 106,365 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 103,509 miles

under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2019 103,508 miles

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

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2018 99,382 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 96,204 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 90,102 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 90,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 89,255 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 89,255 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 88,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2014 88,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 88,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 86,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2012 86,872 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2011 86,550 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside mirror glass cracked

Slight brake bind offside front

Pass 23 Jun 2010 85,615 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 82,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 82,239 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 77,267 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 77,251 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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L214 XLT is a 1994 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 L214 XLT, 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 L214 XLT registered?

L214 XLT is a 1994 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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