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D290 VAN

1991 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

236,842 mi
Last recorded236,842 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Lt143,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD290 VAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 236,842 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipe going across subframe before flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front tie rod bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front tie rod bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear main brake pipes before rear axle have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 235,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2015 234,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 231,779 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 230,213 miles

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

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

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

slight smoke at engine idle

Pass 18 May 2012 225,716 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 225,716 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

emissions not checked missfire

Pass 22 Nov 2010 224,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre cracks appearing

Fail 10 Nov 2010 223,930 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre cracks appearing

Pass 20 Nov 2009 218,608 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 218,603 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 214,801 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 211,348 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 211,326 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 207,251 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 207,164 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 200,904 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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D290 VAN is a 1991 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 143,247 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 D290 VAN, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D290 VAN is a 1991 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 27 September 1991.

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