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P443 JYD

1997 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

107,204 mi
Last recorded107,204 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Lt141,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP443 JYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 107,204 miles

all metal brake pipes beginning to corrode

n/s/r outer tyre low on pressure

slight play in n/s steering idler

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

various non prescribed corrosion

Fail 3 Jan 2018 107,204 miles

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

all metal brake pipes beginning to corrode

n/s/r outer tyre low on pressure

slight play in n/s steering idler

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

various non prescribed corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2017 107,204 miles

Brake pipes to load valve slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

S/play n/s steering idler

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

various non prescribed corrosion

Fail 4 Jan 2017 107,204 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Brake pipes to load valve slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

S/play n/s/f steering idler

Various non prescribed excessive corrosion

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 107,204 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

various non prescribed corrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2015 107,204 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

various non prescribed corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2014 107,204 miles

both n/s/r & o/s/r inner tyres worn to 1.6mm

Fail 13 Nov 2014 107,204 miles

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

both n/s/r & o/s/r inner tyres worn to 1.6mm

Fail 18 Nov 2013 104,845 miles

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

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

both n/s/r tyres worn to 3mm

o/s/r inner tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/r outer tyre worn to 2mm

slight play in steering ilders

Pass 18 Nov 2013 104,845 miles

both n/s/r tyres worn to 3mm

o/s/r inner tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/r outer tyre worn to 2mm

slight play in steering ilders

Pass 21 Nov 2012 101,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r/outer tyre 2mm

Fail 19 Nov 2012 101,614 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r/outer tyre 2mm

Pass 23 Nov 2011 98,190 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded in inner surfaces

n/s/r upper side marker lamp missing

o/s/r tyres worn to 3mm

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering idlers

Fail 21 Nov 2011 98,190 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs heavily corroded in inner surfaces

n/s/r upper side marker lamp missing

o/s/r tyres worn to 3mm

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering idlers

Pass 16 Nov 2010 94,359 miles

engine oil leak source unkown

n/s/r outer tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Nov 2009 90,750 miles

rear outer tyres worn to 2mm

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Nov 2008 86,647 miles

n/s/r outer tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 20 Nov 2007 84,043 miles

n/s/r inner tyre worn to 3mm o/s/r inner tyre worn to 4mm

slight play in all wheel bearings

slight play in steering idlers

Pass 14 Nov 2006 81,006 miles

n/s/r inner tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/r inner tyre worn to 4mm

slight play in both front & n/s/r wheel bearings

slight play in steering idlers

Pass 18 Nov 2005 77,631 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 77,629 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

n/s/r inner tyre punctured

slight play in both steering idlers

slight play in front wheel bearings

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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P443 JYD is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P443 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 P443 JYD registered?

P443 JYD is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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