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F503 ENC

1989 Volkswagen Lt

Gold Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

118,901 mi
Last recorded118,901 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Lt137,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF503 ENC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 118,901 miles

OS park brake efficiency only just met

Slight corrosion to rear valence / under body outside of prescribed area

Fail 2 Jul 2018 118,119 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper speed too slow to clear (3.4 (b) (ii))

OS park brake efficiency only just met

Slight corrosion to rear valence / under body outside of prescribed area

Pass 12 Aug 2016 117,795 miles

All brakes grabbing slightly

Engine slightly smoky under acceleration

Oil leak ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 116,731 miles

Front NS + OS lower sill / inner wheel archs have slight corrosion

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 116,729 miles

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

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

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front NS + OS lower sill / inner wheel archs have slight corrosion

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 116,587 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel smell around engine

Fail 11 Jul 2014 116,587 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 116,587 miles

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

Rear inner wheel archs corroded

Wipers slit at edns but still clearing screen

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 116,583 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear inner wheel archs corroded

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

Wipers slit at edns but still clearing screen

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 116,587 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 162,863 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Reg plates slighgtly discoloured

Pass 19 Mar 2009 160,672 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 160,634 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 156,030 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 156,028 miles

Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking 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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F503 ENC is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt in Gold with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 F503 ENC, 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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F503 ENC is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 January 1989.

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