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F116 EHE

1989 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

481,570 mi
Last recorded481,570 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Lt137,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF116 EHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2008 481,570 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 481,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

radiator split and leaking coolant

Pass 10 May 2007 481,326 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 481,267 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 480,757 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 480,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking 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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F116 EHE is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F116 EHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F116 EHE registered?

F116 EHE is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 20 February 1989.

Is F116 EHE safe to buy?

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