MOT Status
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93,348 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
horn poor in operation
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre outer treads damaged
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre outer treads damaged
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front sidelight slightly dull
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
horn poor in operation
slight lift in both front lower ball joints
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front sidelight slightly dull
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
horn poor in operation
slight lift in both front lower ball joints
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear outer sill corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
brake pipe front to rear slight corrosion
inside headlight adjuster not working
o/s/wing mirror slight damage
underside starting to corrode
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
brake pipe front to rear slight corrosion
inside headlight adjuster not working
o/s/wing mirror slight damage
underside starting to corrode
n/s/r outer brake pad on limit advise replacement asap
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, close to leaf spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front inner sill area corrosion
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, close to leaf spring rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front tyres uneven wear inner edges
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
front tyres uneven wear inner edges
Both front tyres stepped on edges
Offside front inner step corroded
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both front tyres stepped on edges
Offside front inner step corroded
both front chassis legs corroding
both front inner wing panels very corroded
brake pedal slightly spongy
exhaust system starting to corrode
front brake discs worn on inner surfaces advise replacement
slight lift in both front lower ball joints
slight movement in n/s inner rack end
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
all brake ferrules starting to corrode
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?
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P491 CEP is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 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 P491 CEP, 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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P491 CEP is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 3 March 1997.
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