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S63 XDT

1999 Volkswagen Lt

Black Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,120 mi
Last recorded177,120 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lt145,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS63 XDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 177,120 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 177,098 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 172,266 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 172,268 miles

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)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 164,206 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 164,206 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 153,381 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 153,280 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.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 20 Oct 2008 144,765 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 144,765 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 134,872 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 134,872 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 116,514 miles

Hand brake travel high.

Lift in both front lower ball joints.

O/S/R brake pads low.

Rear brake discs worn.

Slight play in both front bearings and steering rack.

Fail 29 Sep 2006 116,362 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Hand brake travel high.

Lift in both front lower ball joints.

O/S/R brake pads low.

Rear brake discs worn.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings and steering rack.

Pass 3 Oct 2005 99,389 miles

Exhaust corroded, cracked and slightly blowing.

Hand brake travel high.

Rear brake discs worn.

Slight lift in both front ball joints.

Slight play in front wheel bearings and steering rack.

Fail 3 Oct 2005 99,389 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust corroded, cracked and slightly blowing.

Hand brake travel high.

Rear brake discs worn.

Slight lift in both front ball joints.

Slight play in front wheel bearings and steering rack.

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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S63 XDT is a 1999 Volkswagen Lt in Black with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S63 XDT, 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 S63 XDT registered?

S63 XDT is a 1999 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S63 XDT safe to buy?

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