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P103 XUG

1997 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,569 mi
Last recorded98,569 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Lt141,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 XUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 98,569 miles

Both front doors corroded

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

Nearside outer sill excessively corroded away from prescribed areas

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

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

Vehicle shows signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2021 98,569 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Flooring by offside rear upper shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front doors corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside outer sill excessively corroded away from prescribed areas

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

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

Vehicle shows signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2020 98,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Door corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside outer sill corroded outwith prescribed areas

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Door corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 May 2020 98,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside outer sill corroded outwith prescribed areas

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 98,332 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Vehicle shows signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2018 98,136 miles

Vehicle shows signs of corrosion

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 97,781 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 97,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to deep excessive cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to deep excessive cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to deep excessive cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 96,337 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 96,337 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 96,310 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 96,309 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 96,208 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 96,208 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 95,160 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 88,966 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2007 88,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

handbrake imbalance 40%

Pass 5 Jul 2006 75,815 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 70,483 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 70,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

bump stop missing from nearside front spring

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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P103 XUG is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P103 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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P103 XUG is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 23 June 1997.

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