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P101 XUG

1997 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,319 mi
Last recorded139,319 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Lt141,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 XUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 139,319 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

gearbox bellhousing bolt missing

Pass 18 Aug 2011 139,275 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 139,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 130,203 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 139,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 137,129 miles

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

both wiper blades splitting

lower gearbox bell housing mounting bolt missing

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 Feb 2009 137,129 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both wiper blades splitting

lower gearbox bell housing mounting bolt missing

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Mar 2008 129,721 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 119,729 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 119,624 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

handbrake lever near end of travel

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge,on limit

Pass 20 Mar 2006 112,959 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2006 112,959 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

oil leak

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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P101 XUG is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 141,508 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 P101 XUG, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P101 XUG is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P101 XUG safe to buy?

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