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F401 WBD

1989 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

207,963 mi
Last recorded207,963 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Lt137,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF401 WBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 207,963 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 207,963 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 207,864 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 207,864 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 206,971 miles

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 WBD is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 F401 WBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F401 WBD registered?

F401 WBD is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F401 WBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F401 WBD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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