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S616 TNB

1999 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

208,602 mi
Last recorded208,602 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lt145,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS616 TNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 208,602 miles

Nearside Sill corroded

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

Offside Sill corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2018 208,099 miles

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

Nearside outer sill corroded in places out of areas

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

Offside outer sill corroded in out of areas

Fail 15 Mar 2018

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside outer sill corroded in places out of areas

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

Offside outer sill corroded in out of areas

Pass 10 Oct 2016 206,061 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 191,845 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 196,385 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

o/s outer sill corroded in places out of areas

slight lift in both front lower swivels

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 1 Oct 2014 196,384 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

handbrake travel high

o/s outer sill corroded in places out of areas

slight lift in both front lower swivels

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Oct 2013 189,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 189,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 186,087 miles

2 nails in o/s/f tyre

Brake & clutch pedal rubbers well worn

New centre seatbelt fitted - remains of old still present

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/f rollbar end link bushes worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2012 186,087 miles

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

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)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

2 nails in o/s/f tyre

Brake & clutch pedal rubbers well worn

Brake fluid low

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

New centre seatbelt fitted - remains of old still present

Turbo vacuum pipe broken off

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/f rollbar end link bushes worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2011 181,776 miles

centre exhaust in poor condistion ,slight leak , previously repaired

slighlt lift in o/s/f lower ball joint

slight leak rear exhaust

Fail 29 Sep 2011 181,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust in poor condistion ,slight leak , previously repaired

o/s/r tyre getting low

slighlt lift in o/s/f lower ball joint

slight leak rear exhaust

Pass 22 Sep 2010 179,485 miles

Altenator belt perished

Centre seat belt has the 3point seat belt with no buccle, but has an additional lap belt with a locking mech

Clutch pedal rubber worn

N/s/r light unit broken

N/s/r plastic panel missing due to damage no sharp edges found

Play in o/s/f anti roll bar end link

Slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Throttle pedal rubber missing

Turbo pipe broken

Fail 9 Sep 2010 179,478 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Altenator belt perished

Centre seat belt has the 3point seat belt with no buccle, but has an additional lap belt with a locking mech

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Front discs corrodide on inner edge

N/s/f flexi hose perished on limit needs attention

N/s/r flexi hose perished on limit

N/s/r light unit broken

N/s/r plastic panel missing due to damage no sharp edges found

N/s/r reg plate lamp dim

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

Play in o/s/f anti roll bar end link

Rear pads low, on limit!

Slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Throttle pedal rubber missing

Turbo pipe broken

Front discs low

O/s/f disc is well scored, has gone to metal!!

Pass 7 Oct 2009 153,449 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 153,449 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 152,134 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Oct 2008 152,133 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

brake warning light on

Pass 26 Sep 2007 146,604 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 146,595 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 139,399 miles

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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S616 TNB is a 1999 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 S616 TNB, 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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S616 TNB is a 1999 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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