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F389 UJH

1989 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

3,664 mi
Last recorded3,664 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Lt137,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF389 UJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 3,664 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 3,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2025 3,612 miles

surface corrosion under both rear wheel arches

Fail 1 Apr 2025 3,612 miles

Nearside Rear Body component insecure mudflap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component insecure mudflap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion under both rear wheel arches

Pass 31 Aug 2023 2,841 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 2,841 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking injector area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 874 miles

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2021 869 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2020 98,415 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S & O/S outer wheel arch corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside steering relay arm slight play

Fail 20 Jul 2020 98,414 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating excessive pedal travel (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S & O/S outer wheel arch corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside steering relay arm slight play

Pass 16 Jul 2018 95,755 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear spring assisters missing

Pass 11 Jul 2017 91,646 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear spring assisters deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2017 91,646 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear spring assisters deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2016 86,353 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 82,552 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 74,193 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 74,191 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 63,699 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamps fitted with beam converters

Nearside rear spring assister corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 63,698 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear spring assister corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 63,674 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 46,224 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 46,224 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 36,896 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 36,835 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering idler

Pass 26 Oct 2009 28,241 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rear bump stop missing

slight play o/s steering idler

Pass 5 Nov 2008 18,324 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 18,321 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s rear has very little clearance between bump stop and body

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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F389 UJH is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F389 UJH, 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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F389 UJH is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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