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R265 NGC

1998 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,557 mi
Last recorded115,557 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Lt145,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 NGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 115,557 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 115,294 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 115,276 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 114,805 miles

advise rear near side hub seal leaking

Pass 2 Jan 2008 110,118 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 107,035 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 107,035 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 93,511 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 93,511 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

drivers door window has been replaced with a perspex type material and can not be opened

oil leak

oil leak

oil leak

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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R265 NGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt in Grey 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 R265 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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R265 NGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R265 NGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R265 NGC 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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