1998 Volkswagen LT 2.5L Diesel · R962 XUY
1998 Volkswagen LT (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 135,679 miles. MOT expired on 07 Nov 2007. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN LT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Nov 2007
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R962 XUY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2006
- 135,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R962 XUY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Lt (R962 XUY) between October 2005 and November 2006.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 November 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”.
R962 XUY Mileage History
- 28/10/2005118,832 mi
- 06/11/2006135,679 mi+16,847 mi
- 08/11/2006135,679 mi
Average of roughly 16,366 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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