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F315 BON

1989 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,321 mi
Last recorded94,321 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Lt137,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF315 BON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 94,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 94,321 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 93,734 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 93,726 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

wipers not tested

Pass 26 Nov 2016 93,023 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 92,857 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 92,768 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 92,527 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

wipers in poor condition

Fail 2 Oct 2013 92,519 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

nearside front tyre perishing

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

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding may fail retest

nearside rear tyre perishing

wipers in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2012 91,877 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front and rear nearside tyres have slight perishing/cracking to sidewalls

rear numberplate light in poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2011 91,181 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 91,181 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 96,787 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 90,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside washer weak effort

screen appiture corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2009 90,174 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear lamps slight deteriation

rear number plate slight deteriation

Fail 10 Jul 2009 90,166 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear lamps slight deteriation

rear number plate slight deteriation

Pass 12 Aug 2008 89,674 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades slight deteriation

Fail 11 Aug 2008 89,674 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades slight deteriation

Pass 26 Jul 2007 89,027 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 87,313 miles

n/s/f tie bar bush deteriorated

registration plate lamp lens cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2005 86,028 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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F315 BON is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 F315 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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F315 BON is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 10 April 1989.

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