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F221 MTY

1989 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,143 mi
Last recorded91,143 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Lt137,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF221 MTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 91,143 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

coolant reservoir/expansion bottle cracking

exhaust system slight deterioration

seat belt ancor point missing outer case

slight play steering box

Fail 11 Nov 2013 91,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

coolant reservoir/expansion bottle cracking

exhaust system slight deterioration

seat belt ancor point missing outer case

slight play steering box

Pass 12 Nov 2012 90,601 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 90,599 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 90,278 miles

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

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

rear tyre side walls starting to crack

Fail 18 Aug 2008 90,278 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

osr back plate damp

rear tyre side walls starting to crack

Pass 8 Mar 2007 89,426 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 89,425 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 86,721 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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F221 MTY is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F221 MTY, 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 F221 MTY registered?

F221 MTY is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 14 March 1989.

Is F221 MTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F221 MTY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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