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F484 FKW

1989 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

54,724 mi
Last recorded54,724 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Lt137,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF484 FKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2011 54,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

accident damage all over vehicle

slight play in steering joints

Pass 5 Mar 2010 53,340 miles

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

all over body damage

signs of under body corrosion to rear of vehicle

Fail 5 Mar 2010 53,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

all over body damage

signs of under body corrosion to rear of vehicle

Pass 11 Mar 2009 58,128 miles

both rear light len's cracked and repaired with tape

front anti roll bar bushes starting to split

rear leaf spring bushes starting to wear

rearleaf springs getting weak

signs of all over body damage

slight play in all steering joints

slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 10 Mar 2009 58,128 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both rear light len's cracked and repaired with tape

front anti roll bar bushes starting to split

rear leaf spring bushes starting to wear

rearleaf springs getting weak

signs of all over body damage

slight play in all steering joints

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 19 Mar 2008 50,689 miles

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

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

nearside rear light lense repaired buy tape

offside centre window insucure

slight play in steering joints

Fail 17 Mar 2008 50,688 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

nearside rear light lense repaired buy tape

offside centre window insucure

slight play in steering joints

Pass 20 Mar 2007 49,538 miles

signs of all over body damage and corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2007 49,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

signs of all over body damage and corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2006 47,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre cut on outer side wall.nearside rear body has been repair in30cm.seat beltmounting area.

Fail 3 Mar 2006 47,889 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre outer wall surface cut

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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F484 FKW is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 F484 FKW, 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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F484 FKW is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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