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S987 RKY

1998 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,139 mi
Last recorded58,139 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Lt145,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS987 RKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2008 58,139 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 58,139 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 98,376 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 98,582 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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S987 RKY is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S987 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 S987 RKY registered?

S987 RKY is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S987 RKY safe to buy?

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