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F178 GKW

1989 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,882 mi
Last recorded107,882 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Lt137,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF178 GKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 107,882 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 107,834 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 106,774 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil temp not checked under floor engine fitted

wear on handbrake linkage

Fail 6 Aug 2012 106,745 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil temp not checked under floor engine fitted

wear on handbrake linkage

Pass 25 Aug 2011 106,071 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 103,224 miles

corrosiom on inner sills n/s and o/s

Fail 5 Aug 2010 103,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosiom on inner sills n/s and o/s

Pass 12 Aug 2009 98,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 97,926 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 96,614 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 95,673 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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F178 GKW is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F178 GKW, 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 F178 GKW registered?

F178 GKW is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 22 June 1989.

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