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S990 RKY

1998 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,978 mi
Last recorded118,978 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Lt145,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS990 RKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 118,978 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 110,927 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 110,919 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f top side light inop

o/s & n/s out line marker lights inop

Pass 29 Mar 2007

Oil leak

brake pipes slightly corroded

nsr tyre low on tread on outer edge

Fail 22 Mar 2007

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nsr tyre low on tread on outer edge

slight play/wear in steering rack

Pass 5 Apr 2006 93,940 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 93,862 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Corrosion on brake pipes

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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S990 RKY is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S990 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 S990 RKY registered?

S990 RKY is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S990 RKY safe to buy?

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