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R264 NGC

1998 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Lt145,354 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 NGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

nearside seatbelt percribed area deliberatly modified but not considered to have significantly weakened said area.( access panel cut into seat base)

offside door check strap broken

offside headlamp glass cracked

offside rear non-obligatory marker lamp not working

surface corrosion to underside panels and componenets

Fail 24 Jun 2013

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

nearside seatbelt percribed area deliberatly modified but not considered to have significantly weakened said area.( access panel cut into seat base)

offside door check strap broken

offside headlamp glass cracked

offside rear non-obligatory marker lamp not working

surface corrosion to underside panels and componenets

Pass 10 May 2012 150,124 miles

o/s rear lamp lens broken

Fail 9 May 2012 150,118 miles

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

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

front discs & pads worn thin

o/s rear lamp lens broken

Pass 18 May 2011 138,814 miles

rear lamp lenses cracked

rear of cab rusty

slite play in rack joints

Fail 18 May 2011 138,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear lamp lenses cracked

rear of cab rusty

slite play in rack joints

Pass 7 May 2010 128,260 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front numberplate cracked

rear lamp lenses in poor condition

slight noise to rear hub bearings but no roughness - suspect axle/planet gear noise

Fail 6 May 2010 128,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front numberplate cracked

rear lamp lenses in poor condition

slight noise to rear hub bearings but no roughness - suspect axle/planet gear noise

Pass 6 May 2009 116,944 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

drivers door rusty at base but not a sharp edge

front and rear numberplates in poor condition - early replacement recommended

offside front indicator unit lens cracked

offside rear light lens incomplete ( reverse lamp section - non-mot testable item)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 106,892 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all front & rear roll bar bushes worn

Fail 17 Apr 2007 96,081 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rack boot twisted

Pass 17 Apr 2007 96,081 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rack boot twisted

Pass 7 Apr 2006

20% inbalance to front brakes

nearside rear light cluster in poor condition

slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes

windscreen has a small crack started outside perscibed area

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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R264 NGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R264 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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What year was R264 NGC registered?

R264 NGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R264 NGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R264 NGC shows 14 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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