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P576 EAN

1997 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,858 mi
Last recorded94,858 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Lt141,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP576 EAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 94,858 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both rear mudguards missing

oil leak from tipper ram

strong smell of diesel from under cab but on visable leak

tipper floor , body and sides corroded but dropsides and tailgate secure

Pass 10 Nov 2011 94,553 miles

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

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

corrosion to tipper frame and floor

strong smell of diesel from under vehicle engine cover - no visable signs of leaks

Fail 10 Nov 2011 94,553 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

corrosion to tipper frame and floor

strong smell of diesel from under vehicle engine cover - no visable signs of leaks

Pass 10 Nov 2010 94,265 miles

Corrosion to tipper body , frame & floor outside prescribed areas

Nail in nearside rear tyre

No rear mudguards fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2009 94,001 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 93,723 miles

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

corrosion to tipper body/frame outside prescribed areas

top cab marker lamps not working

Fail 3 Nov 2008 93,721 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

corrosion to tipper body/frame outside prescribed areas

engine lower cover insecure

top cab marker lamps not working

Pass 12 Nov 2007 93,398 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 93,398 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion tipper body and floor

Pass 10 Nov 2006 99,027 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 99,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 92,684 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 92,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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P576 EAN 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 P576 EAN, 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 P576 EAN registered?

P576 EAN is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P576 EAN safe to buy?

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