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D18 OAT

1989 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,003 mi
Last recorded99,003 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Lt137,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 OAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 99,003 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

vehicle has slight corrosion under body

Fail 29 Jul 2026 99,003 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

vehicle has slight corrosion under body

Pass 9 Aug 2024 92,946 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

vehicle has slight corrosion under body

Pass 21 Jul 2023 91,991 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle has slight underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2018 91,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner panel starting to corrode

Nearside Rear tail light has slight interference with indicator

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 91,735 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear inner panel starting to corrode

Nearside Rear tail light has slight interference with indicator

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 91,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear inner body panel corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2015 90,960 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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear tyres cracking

Fail 15 Aug 2015 90,915 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

Both rear tyres badly cracked, no inner cords visable.

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2014 90,145 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)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Aug 2013 89,019 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 11 Aug 2012 87,669 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)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Aug 2011 86,476 miles

Bolt missing from rear prop shaft fixing.

Front tyres cracking.

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 9 Jul 2011 86,448 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Bolt missing from propshaft

Front tyres cracked.

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Propshaft component defective

Pass 10 Jul 2010 844,247 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 84,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 83,366 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jun 2008 83,366 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2007 82,861 miles

as previous vt32

Fail 11 Apr 2007 82,861 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake rod worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

handbrake lever damaged but still operational

Pass 8 Nov 2005 71,022 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 71,013 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (6.4.B.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt fluffed or frayed sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.1.B.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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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D18 OAT is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 D18 OAT, 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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D18 OAT is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 10 March 1989.

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