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F116 GGF

1989 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,241 mi
Last recorded119,241 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Lt137,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF116 GGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2008 119,241 miles

body work in untidy condition with several dents

Pass 16 May 2007 118,261 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 116,960 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 116,960 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2005 114,736 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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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F116 GGF is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GGF, 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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What year was F116 GGF registered?

F116 GGF is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F116 GGF safe to buy?

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