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P535 LYB

1997 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

191,183 mi
Last recorded191,183 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Lt141,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP535 LYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 191,183 miles

Slight lift in o/s/f and n/s/f bottom suspension arm ball joints

Slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings

Slight play in steering rack and steering column

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 191,182 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Slight lift in o/s/f and n/s/f bottom suspension arm ball joints

Slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings

Slight play in steering rack and steering column

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 186,388 miles

Nearside and Offside lower body inner and outer sills corroded heavily.

Fail 15 Mar 2016 186,380 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside and Offside lower body inner and outer sills corroded heavily.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 181,307 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Underside of vehicle has slight corrossion

windscreen has slight damage

Fail 1 Apr 2015 181,298 miles

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

General corrosion underneath and around vehicle.

Fail 31 Mar 2015 181,291 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

General corrosion underneath and around vehicle.

Pass 6 Feb 2014 172,629 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 172,619 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 168,577 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 168,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 165,891 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 149,118 miles

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

slight damage to n/s/r

Pass 18 Jul 2009 135,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 127,743 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 122,877 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 122,830 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 122,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 108,522 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 108,327 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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P535 LYB 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 P535 LYB, 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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What year was P535 LYB registered?

P535 LYB is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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