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S426 UVM

1999 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,127 mi
Last recorded143,127 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lt145,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS426 UVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 143,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

o/s outter sill corrorded

Fail 10 Oct 2013 143,127 miles

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

o/s outter sill corrorded

Pass 18 Oct 2012 139,382 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 139,382 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

buton does not release handbrake easily but handbrake works

spare wheel flat

Pass 28 Jun 2011 137,070 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to front and rear brake discs

slight smear front wipers

Pass 7 May 2009 13,286 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 May 2009 132,348 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 129,496 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 118,375 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 118,372 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 109,897 miles

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

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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S426 UVM is a 1999 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S426 UVM, 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.

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What year was S426 UVM registered?

S426 UVM is a 1999 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S426 UVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S426 UVM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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