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F233 THY

1989 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2355cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

272,027 mi
Last recorded272,027 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Lt137,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF233 THY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,355cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 272,027 miles

Offside Rear slight leak from hub seal

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

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

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both rear buckle casings damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 267,997 miles

Offside Rear slightly seepage from the hub seal

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

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged 2 x stalks (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 266,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear slightly seepage from the hub seal

Offside Rear slightly seepage from the hub seal

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

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged 3 x stalk (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 264,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear slightly seepage from the hub seal

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

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged 3 x stalk (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 263,574 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear slightly seepage from the hub seal

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 263,574 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear slightly seepage from the hub seal

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 263,566 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 26,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 244,922 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 244,880 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 244,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box cracked (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose protective cover almost rubbed through.

Nearside Front Nearside front tyre valve not visible as hidden behind wheel cap so could not be checked

Nearside Washer jet not producing sufficient liquid to clear the screen however the offside jet does

Offside Front Brake hose protective cover almost rubbed through.

Fail 3 Jul 2017 244,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box cracked (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose protective cover almost rubbed through.

Nearside Front Nearside front tyre valve not visible as hidden behind wheel cap so could not be checked

Nearside Washer jet not producing sufficient liquid to clear the screen however the offside jet does

Offside Front Brake hose protective cover almost rubbed through.

Fail 2 Jun 2017 244,681 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to load sensor (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded must have protective sleeve (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded must have protective sleeve (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front both coil springs weakened

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 232,434 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

non obligatory mirror glass damaged

slight fuel leakage from injector leak -off tubing

tyre sidewalls cracking with lack of use.

Fail 7 Apr 2016 232,434 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

non obligatory mirror glass damaged

slight fuel leakage from injector leak -off tubing

tyre sidewalls cracking with lack of use.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 238,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear leaf springs deflected slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2013 235,989 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 232,032 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 232,032 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 228,040 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 228,040 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 224,951 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 224,944 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 224,933 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 223,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2008 223,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2007 221,425 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 221,373 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

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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F233 THY is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,355cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F233 THY, 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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F233 THY is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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