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P166 TBD

1997 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,844 mi
Last recorded129,844 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Lt141,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 TBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 129,844 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 129,791 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 125,166 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 125,166 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 122,040 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 117,066 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 112,937 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 112,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 108,864 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 104,498 miles

rear reg plate could do with replacing ! † †offside front tyre outer wall got cut in it !

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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P166 TBD is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P166 TBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P166 TBD registered?

P166 TBD is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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