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P442 JYD

1997 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,594 mi
Last recorded104,594 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Lt141,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP442 JYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 104,594 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 104,594 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 103,466 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 103,442 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 100,587 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 97,332 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 97,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 94,935 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 94,660 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 92,116 miles

oil leak from engine near side front tyre worn on inner edge offside front idler vertical movement rear exhaust hanger temp type

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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P442 JYD is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P442 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P442 JYD registered?

P442 JYD is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P442 JYD safe to buy?

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