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P233 YWY

1997 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Lt141,508 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 YWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2026

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 178,521 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Underside under sealed

Fail 24 Jun 2025 178,508 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Underside under sealed

Fail 14 May 2025 178,499 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch arear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside and offside inner sills repaired and seald

under side under sealed

Pass 14 Sep 2023 177,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 177,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 177,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 177,735 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under sealed

Fail 8 Oct 2021 177,732 miles

Offside Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps center (4.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under sealed

Pass 12 Oct 2020 175,824 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 167,538 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 159,417 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 152,205 miles

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2016 145,836 miles

Note: Engine oil leak

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 140,395 miles

note.oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 140,395 miles

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

note.oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2014 136,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 136,094 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 131,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2012 130,381 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 129,386 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 127,486 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 124,681 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2007 121,285 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 115,804 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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P233 YWY is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P233 YWY, 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 P233 YWY registered?

P233 YWY is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P233 YWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P233 YWY shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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