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P443 XWX

1997 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

153,746 mi
Last recorded153,746 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Lt141,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP443 XWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 153,746 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Near side front cross member damaged and corroded

Near side sill and door damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 153,746 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Near side front cross member damaged and corroded

Near side sill and door damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion around wheel arches

Damage to near side sill

Front and rear brake pipes corroded

Front number plate damaged slightly

Fuel filter corroded

Near side rear light lense damaged

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

Off side front tyre starting to wear close to tread wear indicator

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre worn very low on outer edge

Steering lock not operating with key out

Tow bar wiring loom in poor condition

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Advise battery insecure

Advise corrosion to vehicle underside

Advise corrosion to wheel arches and seals

Advise door skins badly corroded

Advise front and rear brake pipes corroded

Advise front number plate cracked

Advise nearside rear light cluster cracked

Advise nearside seal badly damaged

Advise slight freeplay in front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 16 Nov 2011

Battery insecure

Corrosion to o/s/f wheel arch and o/s/f door

Damage to n/s sill and side door

Damge to body work n/s/f (behind front bumper)

Light misting of fuel around fuel tank

N/s/f tyre starting to wear low on outer edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Spare tyre wearing low on inner edge

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Nov 2011

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Battery insecure

Corrosion to o/s/f wheel arch and o/s/f door

Damage to n/s sill and side door

Damge to body work n/s/f (behind front bumper)

Light misting of fuel around fuel tank

N/s/f tyre starting to wear low on outer edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Spare tyre wearing low on inner edge

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jul 2010 139,239 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 135,756 miles

nearside mirror crack but view ok

Fail 3 Aug 2009 135,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside mirror crack but view ok

Pass 9 Jul 2008 132,762 miles

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

nearside mirror cracked but dose not affect veiw

small amount of free play in hand brake cable

Pass 6 Jul 2007 130,158 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 130,149 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Battery insecure

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2006 127,078 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 127,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both sides front wiper blades split. †Suspect front brake pads low.

Pass 1 Jul 2005 123,430 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 123,429 miles

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

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 XWX is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 XWX, 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 XWX registered?

P443 XWX is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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