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P401 WNS

1997 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,364 mi
Last recorded162,364 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Lt141,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 WNS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2013 162,364 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 155,072 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 147,736 miles

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

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

both sills corroded

Fail 6 May 2011 147,688 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

both sills corroded

Pass 5 May 2010 142,904 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both ball joints slight wear

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2010

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both ball joints slight wear

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2009 168,667 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 125,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 121,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f steering gaiter twisted

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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P401 WNS is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P401 WNS, 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 P401 WNS registered?

P401 WNS is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P401 WNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P401 WNS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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