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A2 DTY

1989 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

115,756 mi
Last recorded115,756 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Lt137,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 DTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 115,756 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 113,793 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 112,645 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 111,768 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 110,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 108,656 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 108,300 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 107,397 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 106,003 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 106,003 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 104,273 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 103,784 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 103,781 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 103,714 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 28 May 2015 103,713 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 101,728 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 100,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 99,097 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 95,822 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 93,376 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 93,376 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 90,601 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside 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)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 90,565 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside 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 24 Jun 2008 88,614 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2008 88,613 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 86,618 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 83,056 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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A2 DTY is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 137,170 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 A2 DTY, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A2 DTY registered?

A2 DTY is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is A2 DTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 DTY shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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