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F479 YTJ

1989 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

244,498 mi
Last recorded244,498 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Lt137,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF479 YTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 244,498 miles

Rear crossmember corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2020 244,498 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2019 238,480 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 234,938 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 234,938 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 229,177 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 228,582 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cab lower corner (5.2.6)

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cab lower corner (3.3.A.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 222,560 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 216,807 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 216,807 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 210,016 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 210,016 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 203,058 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 202,922 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 197,232 miles

Various body cross members corroded/cracked.

Fail 19 Nov 2012 197,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Various body cross members corroded/cracked.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 185,910 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 185,909 miles

Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside rear spring front most rubber block missing

Rear cross member broken

Pass 20 Oct 2010 172,058 miles

Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 152,699 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 132,796 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 132,795 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2007 118,495 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 104,050 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 104,050 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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F479 YTJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 F479 YTJ, 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 F479 YTJ registered?

F479 YTJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 30 April 1989.

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