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P594 NHK

1997 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

268,874 mi
Last recorded268,874 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Lt141,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP594 NHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2010 268,874 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

vin plate missing

Fail 2 Nov 2010 268,845 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

VIN plate missing

Pass 8 Oct 2009 251,726 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 234,769 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 6 Oct 2008 234,768 miles

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 213,281 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 213,281 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

2x chips in windscreen zone a within 10mm circles

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

STRONG ADVISE - offside front bottom ball joint has free play

all brake hoses are starting to perish

brake servo plastic pipe rubbing on inlet manifold and becoming worn

internal bonnet release lever insecure but bonnet can be opened

nearside rear tyre valve deteriorated

offside sill area has slight damage

offside steering arm has slight free play

slight weap from PAS feed pipe

Pass 16 Jan 2006 204,695 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 204,690 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Near side front shock absorber dust cover broken

oil leak

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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P594 NHK is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P594 NHK, 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 P594 NHK registered?

P594 NHK is a 1997 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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