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F285 LDV

1989 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

183,379 mi
Last recorded183,379 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Lt137,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF285 LDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 183,379 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear bumper insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both side inner sills are corroded but not affecting steering or supension or brakes

n/s/f door step starting to corrode

rearvalance at each corner starting to corrode bur#t not within precscibed area

uneven wear on o/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2013 176,214 miles

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

both rear inner sills holed and corroded but not within prescribed area

both rear inner wheel arches holed and corroded but not within prescribed area

n/s f/ door step corrode but not within prescribed area

n/s r outer sill slight damage

Fail 5 Aug 2013 176,206 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both the offside and nearside rear inner corners of vehicle (behind bumpers)are corroded to excess but not within prescribed areas

nearside front step area is corroded to excess but not within prescribed areas

nearside inner sill area is corroded but not within prescribed area

nearside rear brake readings are low

nearside rear inner wheel arch is corroded to excess but not within prescribed areas

nearside sill area is damaged but has no sharp edges

Pass 6 Aug 2012 171,547 miles

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

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

main beam tell tail not working

no beds fitted at time of test tested as class 7 living van not motor caravan

various panels corroded around both rear inner wheel arches,both inner sill areas and nearside front inner wheel arch area but not within prescribed areas

Fail 6 Aug 2012 171,547 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

main beam tell tail not working

no beds fitted at time of test tested as class 7 living van not motor caravan

various panels corroded around both rear inner wheel arches,both inner sill areas and nearside front inner wheel arch area but not within prescribed areas

Fail 30 May 2012 171,541 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

at time of test vehicle had no permanently installed beds so tested as a living van not motor caravan.

main beam tell tale not working

variouse body pannels corroded around both rear wheel arches,nearside and offside inner sill area and n/s front wheel arch non within prescribed area

wire going through corroded area on nearside also rubbing on tyre

Pass 26 May 2011 169,458 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 167,941 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 167,940 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 166,536 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 166,535 miles

Centre Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all underside of vehicl coroded.

Pass 29 May 2008 165,801 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 165,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 159,181 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2006 156,591 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 156,591 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 May 2005 150,335 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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F285 LDV is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 F285 LDV, 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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F285 LDV is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 3 April 1989.

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