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L13 GEV

1999 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

382,715 mi
Last recorded382,715 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lt145,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 GEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2008 382,715 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 382,715 miles

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

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

Nearside rear bumper end cap missing

Offside rear side marker inoporative

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2008 381,890 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear bumper end cap missing

Offside rear side marker inoporative

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2007 359,148 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 359,136 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 334,910 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 333,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Some play antiroll bar bushes

some play in both inner joints on steering rack

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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L13 GEV is a 1999 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L13 GEV, 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 L13 GEV registered?

L13 GEV is a 1999 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is L13 GEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L13 GEV shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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