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WIL 8704

1998 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,965 mi
Last recorded160,965 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Lt145,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIL 8704
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 160,965 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 160,958 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 153,592 miles

body corrosion

under body corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2010 147,544 miles

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

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

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

body surface rust

corrosion n/s front inner wing

offside front wiper blade

Fail 21 Sep 2010 147,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

body surface rust

corrosion n/s front inner wing

offside front wiper blade

Pass 11 May 2009 139,232 miles

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

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

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

repair to nearside rear lense

Pass 24 Apr 2008 121,713 miles

no anti roll bar fittrd front

Pass 7 Feb 2007 114,311 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2006 105,711 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 105,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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WIL 8704 is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WIL 8704, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WIL 8704 registered?

WIL 8704 is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 17 December 1998.

Is WIL 8704 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIL 8704 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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