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F401 BOJ

1989 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,625 mi
Last recorded113,625 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Lt137,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF401 BOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 113,625 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 113,625 miles

Offside Front Drag link end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 111,585 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 111,585 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 109,590 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 109,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 105,634 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 105,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 99,158 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 99,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 92,812 miles

rear leaf spring bushes worn

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

n/s/f flexi brake hose twisted(just acceptable)

play in steering ball joints(just acceptable)

Pass 26 May 2010 92,777 miles

fog lamp switch fitted wrong way round

slight play steering idler ball joint

slight twist n/s/f brake hose

Pass 5 Oct 2007 92,751 miles

play in nearside front lower and upper balljoints

wipers poor condition and effort

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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F401 BOJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F401 BOJ, 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 F401 BOJ registered?

F401 BOJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is F401 BOJ safe to buy?

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