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R255 NGC

1998 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

163,871 mi
Last recorded163,871 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Lt145,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 NGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2011 163,871 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 160,215 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2008 153,616 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 131,907 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 112,746 miles

rear pads look to be wearing low †slight inbalance in front brakes †nearside rear tyre nearing wear indecators

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 NGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R255 NGC?

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What year was R255 NGC registered?

R255 NGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R255 NGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R255 NGC shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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