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P436 LWE

1997 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,025 mi
Last recorded106,025 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Lt141,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP436 LWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 106,025 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 105,096 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 104,231 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 103,348 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 101,870 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 99,501 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel near wipers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front windscreen stone chip

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 98,626 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under windscreen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases End (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 98,626 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under windscreen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases End (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 97,200 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer chassis rail above rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 97,200 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer chassis rail above rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 96,289 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre has nail / metal

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Jan 2016 94,199 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight footbrake travel

Pass 7 Jan 2015 90,264 miles

slight bodywork corrossion

slight windscreen marks

Pass 2 Jan 2014 86,374 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 83,160 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 81,444 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 78,499 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 78,498 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 73,777 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 73,758 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 70,914 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight sideways movement in handbrake lever

Pass 18 Dec 2007 65,002 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal feels spongy but new pads fitted still bedding in

Pass 8 Jan 2007 59,553 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 54,164 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P436 LWE is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P436 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 P436 LWE registered?

P436 LWE is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P436 LWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P436 LWE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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