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F219 JBA

1989 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

193,025 mi
Last recorded193,025 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Lt137,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF219 JBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 193,025 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively all (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

fresh welding put in place various different places

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 28 May 2024 188,404 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fresh welding repair has been put in place in various different underbody components

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 15 May 2024 188,402 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Jun 2023 185,526 miles

All suspension components corroded.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively All slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Sill's slightly corroded.

Slight surface rust underneath.

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle under-cover's present.

Fail 3 Jun 2023 185,526 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

All suspension components corroded.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively All slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Sill's slightly corroded.

Slight surface rust underneath.

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle under-cover's present.

Pass 25 Jun 2022 180,099 miles

All suspension components corroded.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust slightly corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Diff leak.

Sill's slightly corroded.

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Surface rust underneath.

Pass 27 Jan 2021 180,040 miles

Offside Rear handbrake performance poor

Service brake binding but not excessively all 4 (1.2.1 (f))

front & rear brake imbalance close to legal limit

overall service brake performance poor

rear shocks corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2021 180,040 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear handbrake performance poor

Service brake binding but not excessively all 4 (1.2.1 (f))

front & rear brake imbalance close to legal limit

overall service brake performance poor

rear shocks corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2019 179,930 miles

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

front & rear brake imbalance close to legal limit

o/s/r handbrake performance poor

rear shocks corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2018 179,817 miles

o/s/r handbrake performance poor

rear brake imbalance close to legal limit

rear shocks corroded

underbody corrosion, no holes

Fail 3 Aug 2018 179,817 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

o/s/r handbrake performance poor

rear brake imbalance close to legal limit

rear shocks corroded

underbody corrosion, no holes

Pass 4 Aug 2017 179,761 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

general underbody corrosion, no holes

oil leak

rear brake imbalance on legal limit

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2016 179,757 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 179,757 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 179,647 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 179,509 miles

slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 16 Jul 2013 179,370 miles

both front coil springs excessively undersealed limited inspection

o/s handbrake effort low but WORKING

Fail 13 Jul 2013 179,369 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front coil springs excessively undersealed limited inspection

o/s handbrake effort low but WORKING

Pass 28 Jul 2012 178,132 miles

general underbody corrosion

handbrake travel

Fail 27 Jul 2012 178,131 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

general underbody corrosion

handbrake travel

Pass 26 Jul 2011 176,892 miles

All Underbody Components Have Slight Surface Corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking Brake Application Uneven

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 175,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear leaf spring rubber pads missing

Fail 13 Jul 2010 175,310 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear leaf spring rubber pads missing

Pass 8 Jun 2009 167,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 157,945 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 157,917 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Pass 14 May 2007 155,187 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 154,916 miles

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

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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F219 JBA is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,798cc diesel 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 F219 JBA, 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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F219 JBA is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 7 February 1989.

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