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P439 JYD

1997 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,484 mi
Last recorded95,484 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Lt141,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP439 JYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 95,484 miles

Front brakes corroded

Offside Front brake slight bind

Rear brakes slight bind

Pass 18 Mar 2016 95,471 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 95,456 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 95,439 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 95,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 95,333 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 95,322 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 94,767 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 94,337 miles

front no plate deteriorated

Oil leak

nearside front & 4 rear tyres perrished

Fail 14 Jul 2011 94,337 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

front no plate deteriorated

nearside front & 4 rear tyres perrished

Pass 31 Jul 2008 93,951 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Aug 2007 93,728 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 93,724 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 92,260 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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P439 JYD is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P439 JYD, 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 P439 JYD registered?

P439 JYD is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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