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F291 HAK

1989 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,405 mi
Last recorded214,405 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Lt137,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF291 HAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 214,405 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 213,178 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 213,162 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2023 211,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 211,886 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD - converters fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 210,208 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 208,891 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 208,185 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 208,181 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 205,713 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 203,876 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 201,881 miles

Front x2 tyres scrubbing outer edge

Fail 3 May 2017 201,880 miles

rear brake binding x2 (3.7.B.1)

Front x2 tyres scrubbing outer edge

Fail 1 Mar 2017 201,875 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside x2 (1.8)

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

Front x2 tyres scrubbing outer edge

Pass 2 Oct 2015 199,638 miles

both front tyres bald on outer edges.

both rear shocks damp.

fluid leaks.

slight play in both front bearings.

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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F291 HAK is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F291 HAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F291 HAK registered?

F291 HAK is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F291 HAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F291 HAK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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