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F312 BHL

1989 Volkswagen Lt

Black Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,808 mi
Last recorded55,808 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Lt137,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF312 BHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 55,808 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 55,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 54,843 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 53,486 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 51,799 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 51,790 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 51,447 miles

Offside Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 51,444 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 May 2008 50,781 miles

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

was class 5 now derated to class 4 dual purpose vehicle

Fail 30 Apr 2008 50,773 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

was class 5 now derated to class 4 dual purpose vehicle

Pass 12 Apr 2007 49,246 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 48,413 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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F312 BHL is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt in Black with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F312 BHL, 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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F312 BHL is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 12 June 1989.

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