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M224 SGM

1995 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

83,338 mi
Last recorded83,338 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Lt129,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM224 SGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 83,338 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 83,329 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 83,317 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative front and rear not working (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both ends of link ball joint dust covers split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower bumper mounting section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear of vehicle has corrosion present (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 88,312 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

oil leak

rusty under side

Fail 13 Dec 2023 83,312 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

rusty under side

Pass 15 Sep 2022 83,309 miles

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

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

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

body rusty front and rear

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2021 83,223 miles

rusty under side

slight play in steering linkage

Fail 18 May 2021 83,220 miles

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

Front Brake rod excessively corroded to rear (1.1.15 (b))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill not attached (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger [floor pan] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill to jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment locking device missing x2 (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2019 83,194 miles

body side panels holed

Fail 16 Oct 2019 83,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

body side panels holed

Pass 2 Nov 2018 80,642 miles

Front shock absorbers corroded

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 80,642 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front shock absorbers corroded

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

Rubber exhaust mounts deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2017 79,640 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2017 79,640 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2016 77,696 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

oil leak

sills corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2016 77,696 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end cap (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end cap (2.4.A.3)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

oil leak

sills corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 76,229 miles

rear pannel corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2014 72,595 miles

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

centre propshaft bearing loose

o/s and n/s front inner sills holed

Fail 30 Oct 2014 72,585 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

0/s and n/s front inner sills holed

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

centre propshaft bearing loose

Fail 9 Oct 2014 72,568 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

centre propshaft bearing loose

o/s and n/s front inner sills holed

Pass 31 Oct 2013 70,500 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2013 70,478 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front inner wheel arches corroded

front x member corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 68,220 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

bottom of fuel filter damp

corrosion on both inner wheel arches

front x member corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2011 65,853 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 63,613 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 63,563 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 61,441 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 60,472 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 60,424 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 57,858 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 57,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 53,973 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 51,440 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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M224 SGM is a 1995 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 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 M224 SGM, 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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M224 SGM is a 1995 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 27 March 1995.

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