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S138 JTF

1999 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

191,096 mi
Last recorded191,096 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lt145,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS138 JTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 191,096 miles

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

centre exhaust box cracked

handbrake travel long

offside headlight broken

Fail 14 Oct 2010 191,096 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

centre exhaust box cracked

handbrake travel long

offside headlight broken

offside rear lamp broken

Pass 16 Oct 2009 185,785 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

driver's door handle damaged

exhaust box cracked/baffles loose

Fail 16 Oct 2009 185,785 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

driver's door handle damaged

exhaust box cracked/baffles loose

Pass 17 Oct 2008 181,982 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 181,982 miles

Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre exhaust box cracked/baffles loose

Pass 12 Oct 2007 173,033 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust box baffles loose

o/s headlight lens broken - repaired with tape

Pass 6 Jul 2006 155,978 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 155,978 miles

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

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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S138 JTF is a 1999 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 145,169 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 S138 JTF, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S138 JTF registered?

S138 JTF is a 1999 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S138 JTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S138 JTF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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