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F343 TVC

1989 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

183,402 mi
Last recorded183,402 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Lt137,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF343 TVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2023 183,402 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 183,317 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 183,317 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 183,033 miles

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 182,460 miles

Offside cab step panel corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test tow bar mounting bracket/ bumper bar corroded, tow hitch not used ()

Fail 17 Jun 2020 182,460 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside cab step panel corroded

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test tow bar mounting bracket/ bumper bar corroded, tow hitch not used ()

Pass 25 Mar 2019 178,217 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 178,217 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 174,727 miles

Nearside Front kingpin has slight play

Nearside Front wiper small split on the end

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front kingpin has slight play

Fail 21 Mar 2018 174,727 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Front kingpin has slight play

Nearside Front wiper small split on the end

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front kingpin has slight play

Pass 8 Mar 2017 171,775 miles

Exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Tow hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 170,056 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 170,056 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 165,539 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 165,535 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 159,939 miles

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

slight play in nearside and offside front axle kingpins

Fail 17 Feb 2014 159,939 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in nearside and offside front axle kingpins

Pass 20 Feb 2013 154,464 miles

battery insecure

nearside rear inner tyre starting to wear out of shape

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 Feb 2013 154,464 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

battery insecure

nearside rear inner tyre starting to wear out of shape

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Feb 2011 153,919 miles

Brake hose ferrules corroding.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 153,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose ferrules corroding.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 152,745 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 151,502 miles

Front discs getting worn

Pass 28 Feb 2008 149,835 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 149,187 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 147,093 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.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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F343 TVC is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 F343 TVC, 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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F343 TVC is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 April 1989.

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