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P491 CEP

1997 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

93,348 mi
Last recorded93,348 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Lt141,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 CEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 93,348 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 89,004 miles

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))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 89,004 miles

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 81,238 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 81,237 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 76,033 miles

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))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 73,206 miles

brake pipe front to rear slight corrosion

inside headlight adjuster not working

o/s/wing mirror slight damage

underside starting to corrode

Fail 25 Aug 2021 73,205 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 70,372 miles

n/s/r outer brake pad on limit advise replacement asap

Pass 24 Aug 2019 66,444 miles

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 63,574 miles

front tyres uneven wear inner edges

Fail 17 Aug 2018 63,574 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres uneven wear inner edges

Pass 11 Aug 2017 61,392 miles

Both front tyres stepped on edges

Offside front inner step corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2017 61,392 miles

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

Both front tyres stepped on edges

Offside front inner step corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2016 59,005 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 55,592 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 55,589 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 52,037 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 52,018 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 51,540 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 51,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 50,810 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 50,810 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 50,274 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 48,259 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 45,893 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 44,699 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 43,534 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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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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The MOT history for P491 CEP shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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