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P578 EAN

1997 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,530 mi
Last recorded86,530 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Lt141,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP578 EAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 86,530 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 73,581 miles

rear outer tyres wearing low

wear at front suspension top balljoint

Pass 9 Apr 2009 68,721 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 68,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 67,046 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 67,046 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 65,701 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 65,698 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

end (tip) of exhaust corroded

nearside reverse light not working

offside parking brake brake cable partially siezed

offside parking brake cable in poor condition and parking brake notchy/stiff in operation

Pass 24 Mar 2006 64,207 miles

24% inbalance to front brakes. Max permitted for MOT pass is 25%. investigation is recommended

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

nearside stop lamp is slightly dim , lamp (bulb) may need replacement?

offside front brake flexi hose metal ends (ferrules) are slightly corroded

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Fail 24 Mar 2006 64,207 miles

24% inbalance to front brakes. Max permitted for MOT pass is 25%. investigation is recommended

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

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

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

nearside stop lamp is slightly dim , lamp (bulb) may need replacement?

offside front brake flexi hose metal ends (ferrules) are slightly corroded

slight play in nearside front track rod end

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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P578 EAN is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P578 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P578 EAN registered?

P578 EAN is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P578 EAN safe to buy?

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