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P418 EGM

1997 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

82,095 mi
Last recorded82,095 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Lt141,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 EGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2022 82,095 miles

Obligatory mirror insecure offside mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside front (FRONT X MEMBER ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nearside (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 81,861 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to rear and pipes on front brakes (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front x member under radiator corroded

Fail 4 May 2021 81,861 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to offside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to rear and pipes on front brakes (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front x member under radiator corroded

Pass 26 May 2020 81,839 miles

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

front crossmember corroded

Fail 22 May 2020 81,836 miles

Brake cable damaged parking brake - front section (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front crossmember corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2019 81,409 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 81,406 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 81,191 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 80,981 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened front to rear (3.5.1b)

air tank strap rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2016 79,607 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 79,052 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 79,052 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 77,842 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 77,832 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 77,129 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 75,606 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 75,562 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

all brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Aug 2010 74,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Sep 2009 71,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake pedal soft

Fail 14 Sep 2009 71,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake pedal soft

Pass 4 Sep 2008 70,715 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 68,382 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 65,514 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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P418 EGM is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P418 EGM, 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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P418 EGM is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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