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ExpiredMileage
75,765 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front brake hoses slightly perished
both front tyres worn on sidewall
both rear shock absorber bushes perished
both rear tyres worn on sidewall
engine slightly oily
n/s/r light unit cracked, no white light showing towards the rear
nail in o/s/r tyre
o/s/r brake disc heavily pitted
rear brake pipe slightly corroded
slight movement in both front antiroll bar drop links
vehicle body has corrosion
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
body work has corrsion
front brake pipes slightly corroded
slight play in o/s/f wheel
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
slight play in o/s/f wheel
body work has corrsion
front brake pipes slightly corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
only 3 seats fitted
slight bind to n/s/r
surface corrosion to rear chassis
tow bar electric sockets bent
tow bar scoket bracket bent not useable
+corrosion o/s top of 1st side window n/s top of centre window n/s sliding window this corrosion has caused the body to part company with the glass thus weaking the body as a whole this would be very very dangerious in the event of an accident
rear step damaged
some seat backs torn exposing metal
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
tow bar scoket bracket bent not useable
+corrosion o/s top of 1st side window n/s top of centre window n/s sliding window this corrosion has caused the body to part company with the glass thus weaking the body as a whole this would be very very dangerious in the event of an accident
rear step damaged
some seat backs torn exposing metal
the body has some corrosion problems.Corrosion on top of sliding door has caused the mettal to part company with the glass weaking tea structure the side window behind the sliding door is holed in places and going the same way ,
the o/s rear compartment front window has the same problem
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
the body has some corrosion problems.Corrosion on top of sliding door has caused the mettal to part company with the glass weaking tea structure the side window behind the sliding door is holed in places and going the same way ,
the o/s rear compartment front window has the same problem
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
two seat backs damaged
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)
two seat backs damaged
Nearside Front Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)
Nearside Front Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an lower ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)
Front suspension has slight play in an lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
N/S/R hub seal leaking
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)
Front suspension has slight play in an lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
N/S/R hub seal leaking
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front and rear number plates damaged
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)
front & rear number plates deteriorated
front brakes 29% imballance
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P518 CFX is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 P518 CFX, 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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P518 CFX is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 June 1997.
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