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L38 GNC

1994 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,171 mi
Last recorded113,171 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Lt131,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL38 GNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 113,171 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to body and inner wings.

corrosion to rear floor not near any (springs mountings etc)

front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode,

Fail 13 Aug 2010 113,115 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to body and inner wings.

corrosion to rear floor not near any (springs mountings etc)

front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode,

Pass 1 Sep 2009 110,234 miles

corrosion on n/s & o/s inner sills

engine & gearbox cover fitted

o/s/f tyre approaching legal limits scrubbing on outside

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes rear section into load valve

slight damage to front number plate

surface corrosion on o/s/f & n/s/f metal brake pipes from flexi to wheel

Fail 26 Aug 2009 110,219 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on n/s & o/s inner sills

engine & gearbox cover fitted

o/s/f tyre approaching legal limits scrubbing on outside

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes rear section into load valve

slight damage to front number plate

surface corrosion on o/s/f & n/s/f metal brake pipes from flexi to wheel

Pass 13 Aug 2008 108,484 miles

Battery insecure

brake fluid level low

cracking on n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

o/s/f tyre scrubbing off on tread

surface corrosion on o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes out off flexis into calipers

surface corrsion on both front to rear brake pipes rear section into load valve

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2007 107,567 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 107,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

SLIGHT - play in rear drag link end

rear of van lined out with timber

small splits in clutch and brake pedal rubbers

surface corrosion on - o/s and n/s front brake pipes and front to rear brake pipes (into and out of load valve)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 106,603 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 106,526 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

battery insecure

engine and gearbox trays fitted

rear of van lined out

slight knock on steering box no obvious wear

small split in brake pedal rubber

surface corrosion o/s/r floor section

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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L38 GNC is a 1994 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 L38 GNC, 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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L38 GNC is a 1994 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 March 1994.

Is L38 GNC safe to buy?

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