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290 MOD

1998 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,802 mi
Last recorded88,802 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Lt145,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration290 MOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 88,802 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 88,289 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 87,967 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 87,956 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major fuel leak on the engine posing a risk of fire (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip and main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire leakoff hose on injector (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2021 87,304 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 86,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 86,686 miles

Emissions not tested due to fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire from under engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 85,707 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 84,153 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe near bracket (7.1.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 82,000 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 80,537 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 80,537 miles

Fuel hose leaking injector leak off pipe inj 1 and 2 (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 78,361 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 75,720 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 72,749 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 69,434 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 67,018 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 63,760 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 63,723 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

moisture around both front shock absorbers

Pass 3 Mar 2009 60,836 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 57,904 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 51,735 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 50,991 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 50,983 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 46,695 miles

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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290 MOD is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 145,354 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 290 MOD, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 290 MOD registered?

290 MOD is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 30 August 1998.

Is 290 MOD safe to buy?

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