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P420 LWE

1997 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,353 mi
Last recorded125,353 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Lt141,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 LWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 125,353 miles

Body has slight corrosion N/S & O/S Cab has surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 125,353 miles

Body has slight corrosion N/S & O/S Cab has surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 120,169 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 112,117 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 110,795 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 110,780 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 109,995 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 109,226 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 92,197 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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P420 LWE is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc 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 P420 LWE, 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 P420 LWE registered?

P420 LWE is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P420 LWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P420 LWE 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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