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P572 RUL

1997 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

203,891 mi
Last recorded203,891 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Lt141,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP572 RUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 203,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 203,885 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 201,387 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion in o/s step

slight damage o/s front head lamp

Pass 12 Oct 2011 199,419 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 197,648 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 193,218 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 183,974 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 183,943 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 May 2007 172,186 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 159,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 May 2006 159,271 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 May 2006 159,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nail in tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2006 159,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

excessive wear in relay lever pivot behind o/s/f wheel

screw in n/s/r tyre

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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P572 RUL is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P572 RUL, 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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P572 RUL is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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