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G140 TDV

1990 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,938 mi
Last recorded155,938 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Lt130,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG140 TDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 155,938 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 155,842 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 151,480 miles

Propshaft component defective

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

front fog lamp broken

Pass 8 Aug 2009 146,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

drivers seat belt stalk casing missing ...but not effecting opperation of belt

Fail 6 Aug 2009 148,970 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

drivers seat belt stalk casing missing ...but not effecting opperation of belt

Pass 4 Sep 2008 145,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

drivers seat belt clasp covering missing

exhaust centre silencer rattling

Pass 18 Jul 2007 143,120 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 142,892 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 136,321 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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G140 TDV is a 1990 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 130,692 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 G140 TDV, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G140 TDV registered?

G140 TDV is a 1990 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 9 May 1990.

Is G140 TDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G140 TDV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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