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R252 NGC

1998 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

125,082 mi
Last recorded125,082 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Lt145,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 NGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 125,082 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 125,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

MAJOR COOLANT LOSS WHEN ENGINE RUNNING

Pass 19 Aug 2015 124,046 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 124,046 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 121,243 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 118,973 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 118,973 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 110,900 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 110,900 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 109,412 miles

wear noted in n/s steering rack

Fail 26 Jul 2010 109,412 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wear noted in n/s steering rack

Pass 16 Jul 2009 105,782 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 105,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 102,894 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 102,894 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 90,685 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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R252 NGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R252 NGC, 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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R252 NGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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