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R107 DNC

1998 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

228,686 mi
Last recorded228,686 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Lt145,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 DNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 228,686 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR VALANCE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside CAB CORRODED

chassis corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2021 228,684 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR VALANCE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside CAB CORRODED

chassis corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2019 216,616 miles

chassis corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2019 216,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

chassis corroded

one n/s/r position light not working

Pass 5 Jun 2018 210,645 miles

Nearside Rear slight oil seepage from hub/ axle on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2017 203,325 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

parking brake only met 16%minimum efficiency

power steering pump appears damp

Fail 7 Jun 2017 203,322 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis corroded around fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion drivers door lower edge corroded (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

power steering pump appears damp

Pass 16 Jun 2016 196,123 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 196,179 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 189,013 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 189,013 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 181,800 miles

n/s/r hub seal leaking

Fail 4 Jun 2014 181,782 miles

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

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

n/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 3 Jun 2013 173,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear cab corroded

Fail 30 May 2013 173,861 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r off cab corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 167,163 miles

CAB CORRODED

Fail 28 May 2012 167,158 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

CAB CORRODED

Pass 25 May 2011 161,309 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 May 2011 161,309 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 157,394 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 157,394 miles

Nearside Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 143,505 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 134,609 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 123,138 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 123,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 113,816 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006

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

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

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

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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R107 DNC is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 145,354 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 R107 DNC, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R107 DNC is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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