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F109 PDX

1989 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

135,132 mi
Last recorded135,132 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Lt137,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF109 PDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2015 135,132 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link arm (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner front part of step corroded

Nearside Front mirror case damaged

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Outer tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Inner tyre perished

Offside Rear Outer tyre perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

exhaust repaired with strapping

fuel filler neck loose

gearbox oil leak

heavy welding to chasis members

steering box has slight play

Pass 6 Sep 2013 136,720 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Sep 2013 136,716 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Feb 2012 134,008 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 134,008 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

O/S REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE BADLY CORRODED ON OUTER SLEEVE

Pass 8 May 2010 133,498 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 132,425 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 132,425 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 132,002 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 131,975 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 131,054 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 129,569 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 129,569 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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F109 PDX is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 F109 PDX, 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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F109 PDX is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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