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S537 KGO

1999 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

337,349 mi
Last recorded337,349 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lt145,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS537 KGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 337,349 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN...

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT DROP LINKS...

Fail 25 Oct 2013 337,195 miles

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

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

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN...

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT DROP LINKS...

Pass 5 Nov 2012 320,747 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front suspension close to bump stop

Fail 3 Nov 2012 320,686 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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)

nearside front suspension close to bump stop

Pass 1 Nov 2011 301,982 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN...

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 301,982 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN...

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 285,612 miles

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED...

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL A LITTLE LONG...

Pass 23 Oct 2009 267,280 miles

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

rear brake imbalance

Pass 23 Oct 2008 250,043 miles

slight rear brake imbalance

steering rack pinion lower dust cover missing

Pass 23 Oct 2007 237,641 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 237,641 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 229,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight binding to nearside rear brake

slight rear brake imbalance

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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S537 KGO is a 1999 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S537 KGO, 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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S537 KGO is a 1999 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S537 KGO safe to buy?

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