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F475 TRV

1989 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

198,377 mi
Last recorded198,377 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Lt137,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF475 TRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 198,377 miles

slight play nearside and front wheel bearings

Fail 8 Aug 2008 198,377 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

slight play nearside and front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Aug 2007 193,757 miles

nearside mirror damaged slightly

Fail 15 Aug 2007 193,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside mirror damaged slightly

Pass 4 Aug 2006 186,338 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 186,338 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

near side mirror glass damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2005 181,550 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 181,550 miles

Centre Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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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F475 TRV is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F475 TRV, 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 F475 TRV registered?

F475 TRV is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 12 June 1989.

Is F475 TRV safe to buy?

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