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S481 SCJ

1999 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,138 mi
Last recorded198,138 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lt145,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS481 SCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2024 198,138 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just pass test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just past test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 188,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Fail 17 May 2023 188,529 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 21 May 2022

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021

both outer rear sills have light corrosion

Fail 7 May 2021

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded just before flexi hose corroded badly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both rear brake reading low (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both outer rear sills have light corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2019 166,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both outer sill have corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2018 160,344 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Shock bushes perished

Slight play in drop links

Pass 24 Aug 2017 156,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 154,418 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 154,412 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush rubbing on mount (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 147,177 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 145,089 miles

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

Slight damage to nearside front indicator lense

Slight damage to offside rear light cluster

Fail 30 Sep 2013 144,986 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Slight damage to nearside front indicator lense

damage to offside rear lamp cluster lense

Pass 19 Apr 2012 141,440 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 141,440 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 135,753 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2011 135,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 129,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 124,379 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 124,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 121,767 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 121,756 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jul 2006 114,932 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 114,932 miles

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

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

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 SCJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S481 SCJ, 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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S481 SCJ is a 1999 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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