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A4 HYH

1999 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

185,654 mi
Last recorded185,654 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lt145,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 HYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 185,654 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill outer and inner at rear of wheel well corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill rotted out at lower edge (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 185,654 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion lower door sill rotted out on body sliding door sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber torn at ends (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brakes binding (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber torn at edges (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp loose and rear portion of exhaust unsupported out of hangers (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill outer and inner at rear of wheel well corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill rotted out at lower edge (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 184,320 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 183,651 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 183,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 177,631 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 177,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 172,874 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 172,669 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 150,457 miles

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

n/s seat belts not tested child seats fitted

o/s/r brake hosed slightly twisted.

slight oil leak at o/s/r hub

vin plate not found.vin number stamped on o/s chassie

Fail 30 Apr 2009 150,457 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

n/s seat belts not tested child seats fitted

o/s/r brake hosed slightly twisted.

slight oil leak at o/s/r hub

vin plate not found.vin number stamped on o/s chassie

Pass 2 May 2008 124,625 miles

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // b.pipes

Fail 30 Apr 2008 124,622 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // b.pipes

Fail 10 Apr 2007 112,982 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 112,982 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 100,467 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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A4 HYH is a 1999 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 145,169 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 A4 HYH, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A4 HYH registered?

A4 HYH is a 1999 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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