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B12 JFD

1999 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,276 mi
Last recorded164,276 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lt145,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 JFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 164,276 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 163,741 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 144,909 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 144,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 113,386 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 112,860 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 79,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 68,689 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 68,689 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)

Nearside Front Driver's view to front impaired by damage (6.9.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

n/s/r handbrake slower

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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B12 JFD is a 1999 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B12 JFD, 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 B12 JFD registered?

B12 JFD is a 1999 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is B12 JFD safe to buy?

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