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F379 PDL

1989 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,936 mi
Last recorded85,936 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Lt137,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF379 PDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 85,936 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 72,739 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion offside and nearside front brake discs

Pass 11 Mar 2010 72,561 miles

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

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

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 9 Mar 2010 72,561 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 10 Mar 2009 71,943 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Mar 2009 71,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Mar 2008 71,294 miles

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

offside rear outer tyre slight cracking inner side wall

Pass 19 Mar 2007 70,044 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 69,130 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 69,130 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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F379 PDL is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc petrol 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 F379 PDL, 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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What year was F379 PDL registered?

F379 PDL is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F379 PDL safe to buy?

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