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P502 PBD

1997 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,928 mi
Last recorded150,928 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Lt141,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 PBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 150,928 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

offside front of the front bumper is loose

rear bumper missing part of its bumper on offside rear

rear number plate deteriated but can still be read from 20 meters

slight play in both lower arm swivel joints

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 May 2009 140,500 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front numberplate delaminating and cracked

handbrake cable slightly slack

rear numberplate delaminating

Pass 17 Apr 2008 131,222 miles

Side loading door does not open

nearside tie rod ball joint has slight play

rear registration plate faded

Fail 15 Apr 2008 131,220 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Side loading door does not open

nearside tie rod ball joint has slight play

rear registration plate faded

Pass 3 May 2007 123,418 miles

N.S.F seatbelt twisted.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O.S.R Bumper corner cap missing.

Rear number plate discoloured.

Sliding door in-op.

Slight play in O.S.F lower ball joint.

Slight play in O.S.F steering rack arm.

Fail 3 May 2007

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

N.S.F seatbelt twisted.

No mileage display.

O.S.R bumper coner missing.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear number plate discoloured.

Sliding door in-op.

Slight play in O.S.F lower ball joint.

Slight play in O.S.F steering rack arm.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 111,180 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

rear number plate faded

Pass 10 May 2005 101,090 miles
Fail 4 May 2005 101,090 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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P502 PBD is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P502 PBD, 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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P502 PBD is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is P502 PBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P502 PBD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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