MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
308,975 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake fluid level is low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?
Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.
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R257 MDY is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R257 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 R257 MDY registered?
R257 MDY is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 March 1998.
Is R257 MDY safe to buy?
The MOT history for R257 MDY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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