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ABC 161T

1990 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,762 mi
Last recorded57,762 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Lt130,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABC 161T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 57,762 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 57,753 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Centre Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 53,292 miles

righthand front and righthand rear flexible brake pipe ferules slightly corroded.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 47,905 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 44,119 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

curtains fitted.

Fail 16 Jan 2007 44,119 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (6.4.B.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (6.7.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 42,808 miles

temporary door handle fitted nearside inner (sliding) door.

Fail 23 Jan 2006 42,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.8.A2a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a) DANGEROUS

offide rear floor heavily corroded underside.

Fail 23 Jan 2006 42,808 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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ABC 161T is a 1990 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ABC 161T, 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 ABC 161T registered?

ABC 161T is a 1990 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 10 December 1990.

Is ABC 161T safe to buy?

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