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M229 SEF

1995 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

109,977 mi
Last recorded109,977 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2006
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Lt129,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM229 SEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2006 109,977 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 109,931 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2005 103,514 miles

evidence of previous diesel leak on vehicle but not leaking at time of test

Fail 31 Oct 2005 103,468 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2005 103,464 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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M229 SEF is a 1995 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,295cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M229 SEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M229 SEF registered?

M229 SEF is a 1995 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 25 April 1995.

Is M229 SEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M229 SEF shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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