1991 Volkswagen LT 2.4L Petrol · H965 WGK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT on 28 September 2023 at 71,974 miles with no defects recorded. This success followed a failure just two weeks prior at the same mileage, suggesting that a specific issue was identified and rectified immediately to secure the roadworthy certificate. Given that the last test occurred nearly three years ago today, the vehicle is currently overdue for its annual inspection, necessitating an immediate check to ensure no mechanical degradation has occurred during the hiatus. The mileage data reveals a significant shift in usage patterns. Between October 2021 and September 2022, the vehicle covered 50,000 miles, which represents exceptionally high usage for a commercial of this age. However, the mileage dropped from 124,889 to 71,974 by the 2023 test, indicating either a significant recording error or a long period of stationary storage. Such a drastic reduction in mileage often leads to secondary issues with age-related rubber components, seized brake calipers, and perished fuel lines, despite the low cumulative wear on the drivetrain. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and the condition of the suspension system. The high-mile period in 2021 likely stressed the coil springs and suspension bushes, while the subsequent period of apparent inactivity may have caused corrosion on the exhaust system and braking lines. Inspect the brake discs for signs of heavy pitting and check the tyres for sidew cracking, as the low annual mileage often masks material degradation that tread depth alone does not reveal.