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P399 ODB

1997 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

194,693 mi
Last recorded194,693 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Lt141,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP399 ODB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2010 194,693 miles

Front Leaf spring slipper insecure (2.4.B.5)

Front Leaf spring slipper insecure (2.4.B.5)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Aug 2009 186,056 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 177,158 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 169,302 miles

CORROSION BECOMING ESTABLISHED TO VARIOUS PARTS OF BODY/CHASSIS-WILL REQUIRE ATTENTION IN NEAR FUTURE.

Fail 19 Jun 2007 169,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

CORROSION BECOMING ESTABLISHED TO VARIOUS PARTS OF BODY/CHASSIS-WILL REQUIRE ATTENTION IN NEAR FUTURE.

Fail 8 Jun 2007 169,291 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

CORROSION BECOMING ESTABLISHED TO VARIOUS PARTS OF BODY/CHASSIS-WILL REQUIRE ATTENTION IN NEAR FUTURE.

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2006 153,642 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 153,641 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 132,980 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 132,957 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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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P399 ODB is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P399 ODB, 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 P399 ODB registered?

P399 ODB is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P399 ODB safe to buy?

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