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P518 CFX

1997 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

75,765 mi
Last recorded75,765 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Lt141,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 CFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 75,765 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 75,777 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 75,765 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 73,400 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 73,108 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 73,099 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 92,555 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 92,554 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 67,900 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 67,899 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 64,886 miles

two seat backs damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2009 64,883 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 61,626 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 61,625 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 57,740 miles

Front suspension has slight play in an lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

N/S/R hub seal leaking

Fail 29 May 2007 57,735 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 66,685 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 66,681 miles

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

front and rear number plates damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2005 50,069 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 50,069 miles

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

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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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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