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K291 JVG

1993 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,815 mi
Last recorded144,815 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Lt137,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK291 JVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 144,815 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 144,815 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 144,794 miles

corrosion to o/s/r body.

Fail 17 May 2011 144,794 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

corrosion to o/s/r body.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 141,339 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 141,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 141,286 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s steering joints slight play o/s steering joints slight play

Pass 26 Jul 2006 140,066 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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K291 JVG is a 1993 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K291 JVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K291 JVG?

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What year was K291 JVG registered?

K291 JVG is a 1993 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 19 February 1993.

Is K291 JVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K291 JVG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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