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F314 BON

1989 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,832 mi
Last recorded105,832 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Lt137,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF314 BON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 105,832 miles

both front seatbelt clips covers missing

Fail 16 Sep 2013 105,832 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front seatbelt clips covers missing

Pass 18 Sep 2012 105,832 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 105,838 miles

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 105,832 miles

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

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 105,832 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear lights slightly showing white light to rear

Pass 27 May 2009 105,832 miles

service brake readings just in limits

Fail 22 May 2009 105,823 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 105,832 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 104,568 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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F314 BON is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 4,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F314 BON, 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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F314 BON is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 10 April 1989.

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