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LJZ 5990

1998 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,009 mi
Last recorded60,009 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Lt145,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJZ 5990
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 60,009 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 59,303 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 59,270 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 58,909 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 58,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 58,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle part (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 57,701 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 56,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 56,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 56,065 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s & n/s (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 56,065 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s & n/s (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 55,205 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s & n/s (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 54,293 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 54,293 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 52,912 miles

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

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 52,912 miles

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

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

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 50,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 48,973 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 46,163 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 44,152 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 44,031 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 41,261 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 38,707 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 38,707 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 35,925 miles

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

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

advise exhaust catalyst an d centre section repaired/welded ok at time of test not blowing

advise offside and nearside front brake discs slightly worn and corroded pads ok at time of test

advise slight corrosion and small hole in exhaust tail pipe

advise start of oil leak at turbo

Pass 19 Jan 2006 32,587 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

advise offside and nearside front brake discs slightly rusty on inner faces

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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LJZ 5990 is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 145,354 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 LJZ 5990, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJZ 5990 registered?

LJZ 5990 is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is LJZ 5990 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJZ 5990 shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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