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B3 JHT

1999 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,689 mi
Last recorded138,689 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lt145,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 JHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 138,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2025 138,671 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2024 137,046 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2023 135,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 133,509 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 131,386 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2020 128,550 miles
Pass 5 May 2019 126,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 122,192 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil also has slight play (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 122,192 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure bush (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil also has slight play (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2017 120,708 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush at shaft (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush at shaft (2.7.4)

Fail 4 May 2017 120,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush shaft (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush shaft (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 117,412 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 116,917 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 116,132 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 111,940 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 109,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 107,012 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 104,997 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 102,679 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 100,037 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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B3 JHT is a 1999 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 B3 JHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B3 JHT registered?

B3 JHT is a 1999 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 February 1999.

Is B3 JHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 JHT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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