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S481 BRC

1999 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,652 mi
Last recorded85,652 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lt145,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS481 BRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 85,652 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 84,677 miles

Offside rear brake hose slightly twisted

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2012 82,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2011 78,320 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

scoring to windscreen

Fail 15 Feb 2011 78,278 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

parking brake cable deteriorating

scoring to windscreen

Pass 8 Feb 2010 74,221 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 74,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 69,080 miles

rear tyres on max load limmit

Pass 10 May 2008 65,376 miles

Chassis and suspension components showing surface corrosion and age.

Exhaust system showing age and corrosion in places.

Metal and flexi brake pipes showing surface corrosion and age.

Scratches in windscreen.

Various minor oil leaks.

Fail 10 May 2008 65,376 miles

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

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

Chassis and suspension components showing surface corrosion and age.

Exhaust system showing age and corrosion in places.

Metal and flexi brake pipes showing surface corrosion and age.

Scratches in windscreen.

Various minor oil leaks.

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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S481 BRC is a 1999 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S481 BRC, 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

How do I check the history of S481 BRC?

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What year was S481 BRC registered?

S481 BRC is a 1999 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S481 BRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S481 BRC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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