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LJZ 7554

1998 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,268 mi
Last recorded105,268 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Lt145,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJZ 7554
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2024 105,268 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear chassis area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 104,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear outer sill

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front chassis leg heavy corrosion

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

slight outer body corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2022 102,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heavily corroded and repaired

slight oil leak at both rear hub seals

Pass 17 Feb 2021 98,899 miles

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

Nearside Front body damage

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 88,588 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 88,588 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2013 87,050 miles

N/S & O/S wiper rubbers have slight cuts (Replacement recommended)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R brake back plate slightly corroded/deteriorated

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 82,402 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 82,402 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 78,167 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 75,443 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 73,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front inner chassis leg corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2007 69,763 miles

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

Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

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

nearside front chassis leg corroded

offside front chassis leg corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2006 66,142 miles

Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

offside front rear facing seat seatbelt stalk cover broken & sharp edges

offside rear wheel corroded

rear seatbelt stalk on wheelchair cover broken and sharp edges

Fail 19 Dec 2006 66,031 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

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

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

Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

offside front rear facing seat seatbelt stalk cover broken & sharp edges

offside rear wheel corroded

rear seatbelt stalk on wheelchair cover broken and sharp edges

Pass 23 Dec 2005 62,135 miles

front to rear brake pipes not correctly routed

Fail 20 Dec 2005 62,107 miles

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

corrosion on nearside front chassis leg

corrosion on offside front chassis leg

front number plate split

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 7554 is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 7554, 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.

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LJZ 7554 is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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