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R255 MDY

1998 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

301,587 mi
Last recorded301,587 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Lt145,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 MDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 301,587 miles

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

front roll bar bushes small play

small exhaust blow

Pass 27 Feb 2010 294,246 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 294,337 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 287,730 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 279,925 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s anti roll bar rubber working loose

Fail 18 Feb 2008 279,809 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s anti roll bar rubber working loose

Pass 26 Feb 2007 270,707 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 270,459 miles

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

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

front number plate cracked

rear tyres on wearindicators

Pass 18 Feb 2006 262,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

considerable handbrake lever travel

oil leak from offside of engine

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear pads are very low

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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R255 MDY is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R255 MDY, 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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What year was R255 MDY registered?

R255 MDY is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R255 MDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R255 MDY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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