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M231 SAN

1995 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,120 mi
Last recorded139,120 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Lt129,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM231 SAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 May 2013 139,120 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 134,770 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

wiper baldes split at ends

Fail 9 Feb 2011 134,752 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

wiper baldes split at ends

Pass 7 Dec 2009 133,347 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front track control bushes worn slightly

offside rear wheel arch damaged slightly

rear diff damp with oil

Pass 7 Nov 2008 131,265 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 131,265 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front bumper has slight sharpe edges

Pass 19 Jun 2007 125,405 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 121,304 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

oil on n/s/r brake back plate †

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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M231 SAN is a 1995 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M231 SAN, 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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M231 SAN is a 1995 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 April 1995.

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