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S9 PWS

2012 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests44 (29 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate65.9%

Mileage

161,519 mi
Last recorded161,519 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Lt113,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 PWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

29 pass 15 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 161,519 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Incompatible cap fitted, must be a locking type (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Battery tray area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Chassis corroding

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front crossmember corroding

Front suspension components corroding

Glow plug lamp flashing indicating a fault

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front step corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle and suspension components corroding

Rear crossmember corroding

Sills corroding

Slight smoke emitting from exhaust

Steering rack gaitors perishing

Pass 3 Jul 2025 30,791 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 160,993 miles

glow plug lamp flashing

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight condensation inside lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside wing mirror casing slightly damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight condensation inside lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

battery tray corroded

both rear brake pad wear indicator wires not connected

brake pedal has slight travel

clutch and brake pedal anti slip rubbers slightly worn

corrosion in offside sill

driver door corroded on bottom

excessive corrosion in offside rear outer sill but not in a prescribed area

excessive corrosion in rear of offside front inner wheel arch but not in a prescribed area

one stud on turbo to flexi pipe flange snapped

rear panel excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

roof dented at front

slight smoke from exhaust on acceleration

Fail 10 Mar 2025 160,990 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired corroded snapped (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight condensation inside lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside wing mirror casing slightly damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight condensation inside lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

battery tray corroded

both rear brake pad wear indicator wires not connected

brake pedal has slight travel

clutch and brake pedal anti slip rubbers slightly worn

corrosion in offside sill

driver door corroded on bottom

excessive corrosion in offside rear outer sill but not in a prescribed area

excessive corrosion in rear of offside front inner wheel arch but not in a prescribed area

glow plug lamp flashing

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

one stud on turbo to flexi pipe flange snapped

rear panel excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

roof dented at front

slight smoke from exhaust on acceleration

Pass 2 Jul 2024 28,614 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 159,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery tray corroded

footbrake has slight travel but not excessive

front cross member corroded

front sub frame corroded

nearside wing mirror casing damaged

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches corroded

rear cross member corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2024 159,991 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low on effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery tray corroded

footbrake has slight travel but not excessive

front cross member corroded

front sub frame corroded

nearside wing mirror casing damaged

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches corroded

rear cross member corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2023 27,111 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 158,305 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

battery tray corroded

foot brake has slight travel but not excessive

nearside wing mirror casing damaged

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear light lens damaged

offside rear valve stem perished

Fail 27 Mar 2023 158,300 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative broken (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

battery tray corroded

foot brake has slight travel but not excessive

nearside wing mirror casing damaged

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear light lens damaged

offside rear valve stem perished

Pass 25 Mar 2022 157,020 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired metal flap over valve has one hinge snapped/weakened (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users slight (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the legal limit slightly perished and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight condensation inside lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the legal limit and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight condensation inside lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

battery tray corroded

coolant level on min

driver door check strap slightly deteriorated

excessive corrosion in offside inner step but not in a prescribed area

excessive corrosion in rear lower panel but not in a prescribed area

filler in offside rear wheel arch

nearside rear mud flap not fully secure

nearside wing mirror casing damaged

offside rear brake calliper anti rattle clip not fully pushed into calliper

offside rear light lens cracked

slight corrosion in all wheel arches

slight corrosion in both rear shock absorber casings

slight corrosion in nearside and offside inner and outer sills

slight oil leak from nearside rear and offside rear hub seals

Fail 17 Mar 2022 157,016 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal feels very soft (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired metal flap over valve has one hinge snapped/weakened (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users slight (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the legal limit slightly perished and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight condensation inside lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the legal limit and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight condensation inside lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

battery tray corroded

coolant level on min

driver door check strap slightly deteriorated

excessive corrosion in offside inner step but not in a prescribed area

excessive corrosion in rear lower panel but not in a prescribed area

filler in offside rear wheel arch

nearside rear mud flap not fully secure

nearside wing mirror casing damaged

offside rear brake calliper anti rattle clip not fully pushed into calliper

offside rear light lens cracked

slight corrosion in all wheel arches

slight corrosion in both rear shock absorber casings

slight corrosion in nearside and offside inner and outer sills

slight oil leak from nearside rear and offside rear hub seals

Pass 23 Mar 2021 156,166 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users slight smoke on acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the legal limit and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight condensation inside lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the legal limit and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight condensation inside lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

battery tray corroded

driver door check strap slightly deteriorated

excessive corrosion in offside inner step but not in a prescribed area

filler in offside rear wheel arch

nearside wing mirror casing damaged

offside front and offside rear mud flaps in poor condition

slight corrosion in both rear shock absorber casings

slight corrosion in nearside and offside inner and outer sills

slight corrosion in nearside front wheel arch

slight oil leak from nearside rear and offside rear hub seals

Fail 16 Mar 2021 156,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users slight smoke on acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the legal limit and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight condensation inside lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the legal limit and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight condensation inside lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

battery tray corroded

driver door check strap slightly deteriorated

excessive corrosion in offside inner step but not in a prescribed area

filler in offside rear wheel arch

nearside wing mirror casing damaged

offside front and offside rear mud flaps in poor condition

slight corrosion in both rear shock absorber casings

slight corrosion in nearside and offside inner and outer sills

slight corrosion in nearside front wheel arch

slight oil leak from nearside rear and offside rear hub seals

Pass 7 Feb 2020 26,735 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 155,198 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside door mirror casing damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear mudflap loose

Offside Rear wheel arch area corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 155,195 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside door mirror casing damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear mudflap loose

Offside Rear wheel arch area corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 23,573 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 23,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 152,375 miles

n/s inner wing starting to corrode

Pass 9 Feb 2018 20,403 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 20,403 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 149,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

battery insecure

battery tray corroded

coolant level on minimum

nearside front shock absorber cover insecure

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2017 17,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 146,336 miles

front antiroll bar drop link bushes worn

front mud flaps insecure

n/s/f shock absorber shroud missing

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight oil leak

slight play in rack ends

Fail 30 Sep 2016 146,334 miles

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

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

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

front antiroll bar drop link bushes worn

front mud flaps insecure

n/s/f shock absorber shroud missing

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight oil leak

slight play in rack ends

Pass 28 Jan 2016 14,082 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 14,080 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage quarter bumber (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 142,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 10,774 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 10,774 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 139,156 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

glow plug light on/off

Fail 30 Sep 2014 139,155 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

glow plug light on/off

Pass 24 Sep 2013 134,037 miles

rear discs rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2012 129,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 129,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 125,454 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 123,393 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 120,632 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 120,626 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 117,909 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 115,338 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 103,688 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 89,963 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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S9 PWS is a 2012 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.9%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 113,210 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 S9 PWS, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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S9 PWS is a 2012 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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