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F171 XBD

1989 Volkswagen Lt

Red Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

114,260 mi
Last recorded114,260 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Lt137,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF171 XBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 114,260 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Signs of leak on rear hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 112,565 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 112,565 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 112,358 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 111,179 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 110,708 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 105,914 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 103,793 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 102,738 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear hub wet with oil

Pass 12 Jul 2017 102,643 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 102,643 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working replaced fuse (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 100,594 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 97,443 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 98,000 miles

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

slight leak n/s rear hub seal

Fail 30 Jun 2014 97,098 miles

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

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

slight leak n/s rear hub seal

Pass 3 Jul 2013 94,062 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 94,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 88,034 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 88,034 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 86,005 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 86,005 miles

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 83,469 miles

N/S and O/S Rear hubs leaking oil

Pass 12 Jun 2009 79,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake back plates damp indicating a slight fluid leak.

Fail 28 May 2009 79,217 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake back plates damp indicating a possible slight fluid leak

Pass 22 May 2008 76,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s and o/s front flexible brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 22 May 2008 76,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s and o/s front flexible brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2006 69,151 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 69,151 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) 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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F171 XBD is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 F171 XBD, 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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F171 XBD is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 12 January 1989.

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