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P255 VGN

1997 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,803 mi
Last recorded137,803 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Lt141,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 VGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 137,803 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 136,790 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 136,000 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 134,503 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and offside (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 May 2013 134,125 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 132,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 129,261 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 122,600 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 114,860 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2007 108,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 108,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2006 103,061 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 103,061 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P255 VGN is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P255 VGN, 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 P255 VGN registered?

P255 VGN is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P255 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P255 VGN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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