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P225 RPV

1997 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,533 mi
Last recorded66,533 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Lt141,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP225 RPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2008 66,533 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 66,469 miles

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

Front brake pipes corroded.

Front flexi's slightly perished.

Handbrake has alot of travel.

N/S/F door corroded.

N/S/R wheel arch corroded.

O/S/F headlamp broken.

O/S/R brake pipe corroded.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 64,947 miles

Ft no. plate cracked

N/S/R short brake pipe starting to corrode

O/S/F headlamp glass broken

X2 FT brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 6 Sep 2005 60,358 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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P225 RPV is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P225 RPV, 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

How do I check the history of P225 RPV?

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What year was P225 RPV registered?

P225 RPV is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P225 RPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P225 RPV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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