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P55 JSC

1998 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

236,540 mi
Last recorded236,540 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Lt145,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 JSC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 236,540 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

brake warning light on dash

Pass 21 Jan 2011 226,965 miles

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

brake pipes undersealed

Fail 19 Jan 2011 226,965 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 29 Jan 2010 215,864 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f door bottom corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2009 205,628 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 205,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 195,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 195,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 166,511 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 166,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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P55 JSC is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 145,354 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 P55 JSC, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P55 JSC is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is P55 JSC safe to buy?

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