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F494 HWJ

1989 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

32,533 mi
Last recorded32,533 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Lt137,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF494 HWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 32,533 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

offside front track rod end dust cover deteriorated

rear diff has slight oil leak

rear number plate light dim

Fail 16 Aug 2019 32,532 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside front track rod end dust cover deteriorated

rear diff has slight oil leak

rear number plate light dim

Pass 11 Jul 2018 32,524 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside front track rod dust cover

rear brakes have slight fluctuation

Fail 10 Jul 2018 32,524 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside front track rod dust cover

rear brakes have slight fluctuation

Pass 30 Jun 2017 32,311 miles

front brake application slightly uneven

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Dec 2014 32,464 miles

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

unable to view engine due to manufacturers design

Fail 25 Nov 2014 32,467 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to view engine due to manufacturers design

Pass 20 Nov 2013 32,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to view engine due to manufacturers design

Pass 21 Nov 2012 32,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

unable to view engine due to manufactures design

Pass 25 Nov 2011 32,209 miles

All brake calipers and brake drums rusty

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Spare tyre badly cracked and ply showing

Fail 23 Nov 2011 32,209 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All brake calipers and brake drums rusty

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Spare tyre badly cracked and ply showing

Pass 17 Nov 2010 32,172 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Spare tyre has ply showing all around sidewalls

Fail 17 Nov 2010 32,172 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Spare tyre has ply showing all around sidewalls

Pass 1 Dec 2009 3,214 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

fog light warning light dull but still visable

Fail 1 Dec 2009 3,214 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

fog light warning light dull but still visable

Pass 27 Nov 2008 32,085 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 32,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 32,067 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2005 31,597 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 31,597 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 31,597 miles

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

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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F494 HWJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 F494 HWJ, 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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What year was F494 HWJ registered?

F494 HWJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 18 May 1989.

Is F494 HWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F494 HWJ shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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