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M206 DCV

1995 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,004 mi
Last recorded146,004 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Lt129,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM206 DCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2022 146,004 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake discs slightly rusty

Front bumper slightly insecure

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside very rusty in places

Pass 3 Aug 2021 144,786 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake efforts low

brake pedal sinks

front brake discs rusty

n/s/f body corrosion

n/s/r valance corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2021 144,772 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake pedal sinks

front brake discs rusty

n/s/f body corrosion

n/s/r valance corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 143,900 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 143,899 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel insecure quarter panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 143,578 miles

corrosion drivers step

exhaust emits light blue smoke

Fail 26 Apr 2018 143,576 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

corrosion drivers step

exhaust emits light blue smoke

Pass 28 Apr 2017 142,663 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 142,514 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 140,822 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 139,725 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 138,854 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 137,537 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 137,511 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 136,069 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 134,806 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 133,038 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 131,140 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 129,333 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 127,382 miles

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

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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M206 DCV is a 1995 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 129,558 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 M206 DCV, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M206 DCV registered?

M206 DCV is a 1995 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 12 June 1995.

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