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MBZ 3990

1998 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,838 mi
Last recorded137,838 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Lt145,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 3990
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2012 137,838 miles

n/s handbrake could be better

scratches on windscreen

slight lift on both front ball joints

slight oil leak

slight play at front bearings

underside coated in sealer

Pass 19 Jan 2011 133,049 miles

slight play on both front bearings

underside heavily coated

Fail 18 Jan 2011 133,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play on both front bearings

underside heavily coated

Pass 6 Feb 2010 128,353 miles

o/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed

oil leak at sump

slight play on n/s/f inner roll bar bush

windscreen scratched

Fail 3 Feb 2010 128,306 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

maximum lift on n/s/f lower ball joint

o/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed

oil leak at sump

slight play on n/s/f inner roll bar bush

windscreen scratched

Pass 5 Feb 2009 122,334 miles

front brake imbalance at 20%

screen scratched

Fail 14 Jan 2009 122,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake imbalance at18%

n/s rear reflector cracked

windscreen scratched in zone A

Pass 15 Jan 2008 116,695 miles

brake pipes coated n/t

Pass 10 Jan 2007 110,467 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes coated n/t

Pass 16 Jan 2006 105,764 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2006 105,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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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MBZ 3990 is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 145,354 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MBZ 3990, 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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What year was MBZ 3990 registered?

MBZ 3990 is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is MBZ 3990 safe to buy?

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