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M232 SMV

1995 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

203,683 mi
Last recorded203,683 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Lt129,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM232 SMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 203,683 miles

Nearside Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 201,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 201,674 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 198,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 193,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 189,103 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 186,533 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 186,533 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 184,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 179,112 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 175,973 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 172,157 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 166,808 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 166,808 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 163,985 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 163,975 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 159,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

headlamp beamdeflectors fitted

Pass 16 May 2013 155,465 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 150,184 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 136,512 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 136,512 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear number plate slighty obscured by bike rack

Pass 23 Aug 2010 127,228 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 120,027 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2008 110,663 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Slight damage to o/s mirror

Pass 21 Aug 2007 105,436 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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M232 SMV is a 1995 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M232 SMV, 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 M232 SMV registered?

M232 SMV is a 1995 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 March 1995.

Is M232 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M232 SMV shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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