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S478 SUH

1999 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

160,493 mi
Last recorded160,493 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lt145,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS478 SUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 160,493 miles

corrosion underneath

hole on n/s/r outer sill not in priscribed area

Fail 30 Apr 2013 160,483 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion underneath

hole on n/s/r outer sill not in priscribed area

Pass 27 Apr 2012 157,531 miles

front track rod ends and rubber gauitors ares slightly deteriated

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 25 Apr 2011 152,116 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 152,116 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 145,561 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 141,878 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 141,878 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 136,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 136,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 136,670 miles

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

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

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 130,057 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 130,057 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 116,346 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 116,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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S478 SUH is a 1999 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S478 SUH, 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 S478 SUH registered?

S478 SUH is a 1999 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S478 SUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S478 SUH shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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