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K217 BTH

1993 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,947 mi
Last recorded33,947 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Lt137,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK217 BTH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 33,947 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 33,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 33,099 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 33,094 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 32,442 miles

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 31,779 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 31,209 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 29,723 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 27,550 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 26,238 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 26,228 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 25,279 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 24,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 24,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 23,883 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 23,627 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 22,676 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 20,316 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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K217 BTH is a 1993 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 137,758 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 K217 BTH, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K217 BTH is a 1993 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 13 January 1993.

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