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F399 JGK

1989 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,361 mi
Last recorded68,361 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Lt137,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF399 JGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 68,361 miles

handbrake pivot worn

handbrake cable corroded

front tie bar rubbers in poor condition - both sides

fan belt in poor condition

front brake discs pitted and corroded

nearside rear inner tyre - tread low and under inflated

oil leak apparent

sill sections of cab are corroded - just outside of prescribed areas of seat belt mounts

tipper is corroded throughout

Fail 23 Apr 2009 68,361 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fan belt in poor condition

front brake discs pitted and corroded

front tie bar rubbers in poor condition - both sides

handbrake cable corroded

handbrake pivot worn

nearside rear inner tyre - tread low and under inflated

oil leak apparent

sill sections of cab are corroded - just outside of prescribed areas of seat belt mounts

tipper is corroded throughout

Pass 18 Apr 2008 68,213 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

both nearside rear tyres have cracking nearside front has cracking

offside front headlight slightly dim

Fail 19 Oct 2007 68,120 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Battery insecure

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)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 May 2006 67,726 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 67,701 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both inner rear tyres perrished

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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F399 JGK is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F399 JGK, 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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F399 JGK is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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