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P573 VNS

1997 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

102,997 mi
Last recorded102,997 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Lt141,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP573 VNS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 102,997 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 102,997 miles

Central Brake linkage locking device insecure adjusting rod (3.5.1l)

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 102,997 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 102,997 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 102,997 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 102,997 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 May 2012 102,997 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 102,997 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 102,997 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 102,999 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 102,997 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 102,997 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 102,997 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 102,997 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 26 Apr 2008 102,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 May 2007 102,997 miles
Fail 7 May 2007

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 102,997 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2006 102,997 miles

nail in tyre

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2006 105,309 miles

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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P573 VNS is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc 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 P573 VNS, 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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P573 VNS is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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