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738 CPX

1990 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests37 (26 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate70.3%

Mileage

157,086 mi
Last recorded157,086 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Lt130,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration738 CPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

26 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 157,086 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 157,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 138,815 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 95,540 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 133,887 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 129,416 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 95,528 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL 3 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both nearside rear tyres low/perished

prop shaft uj joint worn

screw in nearside front tyre

Fail 3 Dec 2022 95,528 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL 3 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both nearside rear tyres low/perished

prop shaft uj joint worn

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2021 129,227 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 95,528 miles

all 4 rear tyres low and perished

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Oct 2019 129,096 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 129,092 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2017 95,528 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Central side marker not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 95,528 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 95,528 miles

front wipers poor

nail in offside front tyre

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2015 95,528 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under battery tray (5.2.6)

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

front wipers poor

nail in offside front tyre

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 129,037 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 95,528 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 127,527 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2014 127,522 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 95,505 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 125,866 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Sep 2012 93,106 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 93,106 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 93,027 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 93,027 miles

Brake rod excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 122,095 miles

Headlamp deflectors fitted

Offside rear tyre starting to peresh on outer sidewall

Slight play in steering idler arm

Wipers starting to smear slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2010 120,673 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 120,673 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 89,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 115,390 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre front seatbelt stalk shroud missing

front wiper blades deteriorating

offside rear brake shoes a little noisy when wheel rotated + brake effort slightly low compared to nearside rear

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 23 Jun 2009 86,447 miles

wipers split

Fail 23 Jun 2009 86,447 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

wipers split

Pass 6 Aug 2008 105,079 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)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 105,079 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 78,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

small cuts in nearside rear outer tyre outer sidewall

Fail 30 Jun 2008 78,403 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

small cuts in nearside rear outer tyre outer sidewall

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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738 CPX is a 1990 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.3%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 130,692 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 738 CPX, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 738 CPX registered?

738 CPX is a 1990 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is 738 CPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 738 CPX shows 37 tests with a 70.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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