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S986 RKY

1998 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,891 mi
Last recorded118,891 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Lt145,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS986 RKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 118,891 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 118,891 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 107,262 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 105,696 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

gearbox mount bent

Pass 18 Jun 2008 96,836 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 96,836 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 90,811 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 80,457 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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S986 RKY is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 145,354 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 S986 RKY, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S986 RKY registered?

S986 RKY is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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