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P104 MWE

1997 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

167,466 mi
Last recorded167,466 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Lt141,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 MWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 167,466 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both rear flexible brake pipes cracking

Fail 14 May 2018 167,364 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both rear flexible brake pipes cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2017 160,980 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 May 2017 160,944 miles

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened handbrake cable (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2017 160,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated showing cords (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded near spring anchor mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated showing cords (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2016 154,297 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 154,281 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bottom of sliding door (6.1.C.1)

Brake vacuum build up too slow no servo assistance at low revs (3.3.E.6)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement mechanism under vehicle (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour side repeater broken and has sharp edges (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

accelerator pedal damadged

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 147,528 miles

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

Oil leak

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

ns sliding door bottom corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2015

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

ns sliding door bottom corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014
Fail 9 Apr 2014

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 133,850 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 133,806 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

battery carier rusted

Pass 3 Apr 2012 129,127 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 129,120 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

both rear light lenses broken but do not show white light

Pass 30 Mar 2011 124,536 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 124,424 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 118,988 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 114,248 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 114,140 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 109,808 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 105,759 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 105,699 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 87,652 miles

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

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

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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P104 MWE is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 P104 MWE, 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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P104 MWE is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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