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P128 KEC

1997 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,263 mi
Last recorded89,263 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Lt141,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 KEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 89,263 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 86,654 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 86,620 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Center prop shaft bearing worn

Chip in the screen

Foot brake pedal has travel

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in the NSF + OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side front shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF + OSF slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Binding felt when turning by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Oil residue around engine/gearbox

Pass 10 Feb 2024 82,442 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 80,301 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 78,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective cut ()

Pass 29 Jan 2021 76,640 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 74,758 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 70,704 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 67,415 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 61,267 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 54,425 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 49,587 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 49,581 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 46,425 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 46,425 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2013 42,916 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2012 38,883 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 38,883 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 38,824 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 38,644 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 38,644 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 34,812 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 32,823 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 32,811 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 29,293 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 29,283 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,985 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P128 KEC is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P128 KEC, 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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What year was P128 KEC registered?

P128 KEC is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 June 1997.

Is P128 KEC safe to buy?

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