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S449 AWL

1999 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

497,776 mi
Last recorded497,776 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lt145,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS449 AWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 497,776 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 489,646 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 489,646 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 481,138 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 474,630 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 468,619 miles

Front to Rear metal brake pipes corroding

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 468,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front to Rear metal brake pipes corroding

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 462,839 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front to rear metal brake pipes above fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2011 458,848 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 456,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 446,968 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 446,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 403,984 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 369,146 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 369,140 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 341,131 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2007 341,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 312,560 miles

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

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

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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S449 AWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 S449 AWL, 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 S449 AWL registered?

S449 AWL is a 1999 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S449 AWL safe to buy?

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