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F542 LTA

1989 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Lt137,170 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF542 LTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 213,536 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 213,536 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 213,536 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 213,536 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 213,536 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 213,536 miles

Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 213,539 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 213,536 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 213,384 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 212,254 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 211,464 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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F542 LTA is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F542 LTA, 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

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What year was F542 LTA registered?

F542 LTA is a 1989 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 April 1989.

Is F542 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F542 LTA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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