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F385 UJN

1989 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

327,734 mi
Last recorded327,734 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Lt137,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF385 UJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 327,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside / offside suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside / offside front brake back plates corroded / missing

nearside / offside front door steps corroded

nearside / offside rear wheel arches corroded

offside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2018 326,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside / offside front brake back plates corroded missing

nearside / offside rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2017 32,364 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside / offside rear wheel arches corroded

nearside front door step corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Jul 2016 323,057 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s o/s rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2015 32,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 31,441 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s o/s wiper blades starting to split

Pass 12 Jul 2013 310,060 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 May 2012 307,074 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 306,604 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

tow bar wiring faulty-fog lamp

Pass 29 Mar 2011 308,885 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 308,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 303,684 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 303,655 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f footwell under floor corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2009 298,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise movement in both rear drive shaft joints

advise wear on edge of n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2008 288,046 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 282,007 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 282,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

corrosion to floor pans

play in steering rack

Pass 7 Feb 2006 274,403 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Slight play in n.s.f steering rack end when rocked under load

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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F385 UJN is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F385 UJN, 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 F385 UJN registered?

F385 UJN is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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