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F51 TPA

1989 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

187,653 mi
Last recorded187,653 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Lt137,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF51 TPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 187,653 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 187,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 187,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 187,072 miles

different lamps on rear †scratches on windscreen †brake fluid around new pipes †n/s/f tyre cracked

Fail 2 Feb 2006 186,951 miles

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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F51 TPA is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F51 TPA, 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

How do I check the history of F51 TPA?

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What year was F51 TPA registered?

F51 TPA is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 26 July 1989.

Is F51 TPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F51 TPA shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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