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S995 RKY

1998 Volkswagen Lt

Orange Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,181 mi
Last recorded228,181 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Lt145,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS995 RKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 228,181 miles

Exhaust corrodid in places

Nearside rear light lens broken- temp repairs made

Nearside rear tyre badly worn on inside edge

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

Seat belt outer casing missing from centre front and drivers seat belt clasps

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 222,514 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear marker lamps in-op

slight play to nearside of steering rack

Fail 3 Apr 2012 222,514 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear marker lamps in-op

slight play to nearside of steering rack

Pass 22 Mar 2011 204,735 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear seat belts are slightly frayed

front and rear brake discs are slightly pitted

osf tyre is slightly featherd on inner edge

osr halfshaft seal leaking

slight corrosion to body

slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 28 Jul 2010 197,328 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Temp repair made to rear light clusters

surface corrosion to underbody in places

Pass 24 Jul 2009 183,740 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front antiroll bar linkages have slihgt play in them

both front tyres have slight wear on edges

slight corrosion to chassis rails

Pass 31 Jul 2008 168,533 miles

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

slight play to both rear anti-roll bar saddle clamp bushes

Fail 29 Jul 2008 168,264 miles

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

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

slight play to both rear anti-roll bar saddle clamp bushes

Pass 25 Jul 2007 151,790 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 8,225 miles

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

Light flashing on o/s dash.Cab top marker lights broken.O/s wing repeater loose.Fluid leaking from toolbox.SCREW IN O/S/R TYRE.Tailboard hinge bolts loose and pin not fitted

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 132,802 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 132,708 miles

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

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

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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S995 RKY is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt in Orange with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S995 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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S995 RKY is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S995 RKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S995 RKY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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