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P169 WGK

1997 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

238,584 mi
Last recorded238,584 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Lt141,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 WGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 238,584 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 232,721 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 226,367 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 216,271 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 209,221 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 203,319 miles

both front drop link bushes worn

centre exhaust corroded

engine oil leak

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

nearside front inner wing corroded through

Fail 27 Apr 2015 203,317 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

both front drop link bushes worn

centre exhaust corroded

engine oil leak

nearside front inner wing corroded through

Fail 14 May 2014 199,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside marker lamps and nearside rear not working

rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 199,733 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside marker lamps and nearside rear not working

rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 198,084 miles

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

nearside centre marker light not working

nearside rear marker light not working

offside centre marker light not working

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 197,000 miles

battery insecure

bonnet hinge insecue but bonnet shuts securley.

main beam warning light not working

rear body has 2 loose fixings but the body is still secure at time of test

Fail 14 May 2012 196,603 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

battery insecure

bonnet hinge insecue but bonnet shuts securley.

main beam warning light not working

rear body has 2 loose fixings but the body is still secure at time of test

Pass 10 May 2011 194,985 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 192,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 186,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 178,507 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2008 178,500 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 163,840 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 147,037 miles

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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P169 WGK is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P169 WGK, 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 P169 WGK registered?

P169 WGK is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P169 WGK safe to buy?

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