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S452 AJK

1999 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

346,935 mi
Last recorded346,935 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lt145,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS452 AJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 346,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 346,932 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod lock nut (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 346,410 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

general underside age related surface corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2023 346,406 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

general underside age related surface corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2022

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes on roll bar and drop links slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shockers have slight vertical play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced dorr step inner sill and outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres has slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted masking some testable items

vehicle underside has age related general corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2022

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes on roll bar and drop links slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shockers have slight vertical play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced dorr step inner sill and outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres has slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted masking some testable items

vehicle underside has age related general corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2021

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 6 Apr 2021

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer chassis rail where fuel tank is fixed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill door step box (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 3 Apr 2020 342,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

battery tray is corroded

nearside A pillar & scuttle have heavy corrosion

nearside chassis heavily corroded by fuel tank

offside outersill is corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2020 342,805 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

battery tray is corroded

nearside A pillar & scuttle have heavy corrosion

nearside chassis heavily corroded by fuel tank

offside outersill is corroded

offside rear parking brake efficiency lower than expected

Pass 7 Jul 2018 342,588 miles

A pillar heavily corroded

Early corrosion to offside outer sill

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d clamp bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d clamp bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 342,584 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

A pillar heavily corroded

Early corrosion to offside outer sill

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d clamp bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d clamp bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 341,549 miles

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Fail 23 Jun 2017 341,549 miles

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Pass 1 Jul 2016 340,760 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2016 340,701 miles

Fuel pipe leaking rear injector pipe (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users mudguard assembly corroded & insecure (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2015 339,302 miles

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust has corrosion & minor leak of exhaust gases

Fail 22 Jun 2015 339,302 miles

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

rear exhaust has corrosion & minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 25 Jun 2014 337,554 miles

PAS noisy

brake servo assistance poor !

engine very noisy

hand brake close to limits of reserve travel

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/f seat belt started to frey

o/s/f tyre damage to sidewall

oil leaks

some rust on bed at rear, may require attention soon

Fail 23 Jun 2014 331,550 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

PAS noisy

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brake servo assistance poor !

engine very noisy

hand brake close to limits of reserve travel

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/f seat belt started to frey

o/s/f tyre damage to sidewall

oil leaks

some rust on bed at rear, may require attention soon

Pass 5 Jun 2013 335,756 miles

brake pad wear warning light on dash

brake pedal anti slip provision starting to wear smooth

exhaust tailpipe corroded

mileage display back light not working

n/s seat belt buckle plastic shroud missing

no 3 injector compression seal is starting to fail

throttle pedal incomplete

Fail 16 May 2013 335,723 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

brake pad warning light on dash

brake pedal rubber is deteriating

dash mileage back light not working

exhaust tailpipe corroded

nearside seat belt buckle plastic cover missing

number 3 diesel injection compression seal is starting to fail

throttle pedal incomplete

Pass 18 May 2012

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake wear indication warning light on

odometer milage not displayed at time of test

slight roughness in rear diff/halfshaft

thottle pedal broken

Fail 18 May 2012

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

brake wear indication warning light on

odometer milage not displayed at time of test

slight roughness in rear diff/halfshaft

thottle pedal broken

Pass 24 May 2011 313,818 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 330,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 328,423 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 328,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2008 314,756 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 314,752 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 28,508 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 284,464 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 255,976 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 255,684 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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S452 AJK is a 1999 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S452 AJK, 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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S452 AJK is a 1999 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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