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RIL 4972

1999 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,811 mi
Last recorded139,811 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lt145,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 4972
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 139,811 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 139,550 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 139,325 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed corrosion to door also (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 138,718 miles

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

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

corrosion to drivers door

Fail 5 May 2022 138,714 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp aim too low both aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to drivers door

Pass 6 Apr 2021 136,812 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 125,202 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

o/s washer not working but n/s clears the screen

roughness felt when both rear wheels spun

wipers poor

Pass 13 Aug 2015 116,685 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 116,685 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 113,033 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

no towbar socket fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2012 107,931 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 107,931 miles

Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 104,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre and nearside rear tyre deteriorated.

Fail 3 Aug 2011 104,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre and nearside rear tyre deteriorated.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 96,586 miles

temp repair to o/s rear bumper

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 19 Jul 2005 91,112 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 91,112 miles

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

advise intermittant fault with hazard light switch

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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RIL 4972 is a 1999 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 145,169 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 RIL 4972, 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 27 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 RIL 4972 registered?

RIL 4972 is a 1999 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 4 August 1999.

Is RIL 4972 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIL 4972 shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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