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L414 BVP

1994 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

165,166 mi
Last recorded165,166 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Lt131,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL414 BVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 165,166 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheal arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both rear shocker casing corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2026 165,158 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheal arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both rear shocker casing corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2025 163,126 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel well corroded,(Rear section) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 163,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel well corroded,(Rear section) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 158,970 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Both rear hub oil seals misting,brakes not contaminated at time of test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 158,883 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 154,179 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 154,120 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All position lights come on when brakes pressed (4.2.3 (c))

Fuel system component leaking Somewhere on top of engine,(Engine cover fitted) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 154,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) n/s steering idler excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Chalked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central outrigger,(Just outside prescribed area of rear leaf spring front mounting) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff<(Pinion nose cone) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 150,600 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 148,752 miles

Offside Body panel slightly loose Side not secure at bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 143,626 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 143,543 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2016 140,819 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill just outside prescribed area of spring mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill just outside prescribed area of h/brake cable mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel well by seat mounting bracket (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill just outside prescribed area of spring mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside headlight bezel insecure

Fail 18 Aug 2016 140,819 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill just outside prescribed area of spring mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill just outside prescribed area of h/brake cable mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel well by seat mounting bracket (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill just outside prescribed area of spring mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside headlight bezel insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2015 138,458 miles

power stearing pump has misting of oil but no exsesive

rear axel leaking n/s/ + o/s but not contaminated brakes

Fail 20 Jul 2015 138,378 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both rear axle oil seals leaking

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2014 137,140 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r half shaft oil seals leaking

Pass 30 Jul 2013 135,103 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 134,212 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 134,208 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2011 129,544 miles

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

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

both rear body corners corroded

slight oil leak from rear axle seals

Pass 2 Mar 2010 123,747 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 117,718 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 113,233 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 113,219 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2007 105,403 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 105,389 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Jan 2007 105,343 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2007 105,343 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 99,227 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 99,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre nail in tread

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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L414 BVP is a 1994 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 L414 BVP, 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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L414 BVP is a 1994 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 20 January 1994.

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