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F486 TRV

1989 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,812 mi
Last recorded69,812 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Lt137,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF486 TRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 69,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2016 69,673 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 68,860 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 67,930 miles

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

both rear bump stops missing

some steering joint gaiters slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2012 67,342 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear bump stops missing

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 9 Aug 2012 67,342 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear bump stops missing

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Aug 2011 65,081 miles

both front brake hoses starting to deteriate

front brake discs bit corroded

rear bump stops missing

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 5 Aug 2011 65,081 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake hoses starting to deteriate

front brake discs bit corroded

rear bump stops missing

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Jul 2010 63,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

gearbox oil leak from propshaft seal

Fail 20 Jul 2010 63,452 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

gearbox oil leak from propshaft seal

Pass 2 Jul 2009 62,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

slight gearbox leak,propshaft oil seal

Fail 2 Jul 2009 62,121 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

slight gearbox leak,propshaft oil seal

Pass 1 Jul 2008 60,801 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 9 May 2007 57,629 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2007 57,629 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 55,867 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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F486 TRV is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F486 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.

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F486 TRV is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 9 June 1989.

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