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G255 MJX

1990 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

90,733 mi
Last recorded90,733 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Lt130,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG255 MJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 90,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 90,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 90,630 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 90,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front step holed

Offside water in headlight

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 89,616 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 89,581 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play next to steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 89,081 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 88,546 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 88,332 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 88,332 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 87,690 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 May 2018 87,688 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 87,384 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 86,204 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 85,128 miles

Blue smoke from exhaust before engine is very warm.

Both offside rear tyres are perished and splitting.

Both rear suspension leaf spring bumpstops missing.

Front brake discs in poor condition with corrosion (Been stood). Need rebedding in.

Main relay insecure, could short out, fire risk.

Play in steering idler bushes.

Wiper blades are perished.

Fail 1 Jun 2015 85,126 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Blue smoke from exhaust before engine is very warm.

Both offside rear tyres are perished and splitting.

Both rear suspension leaf spring bumpstops missing.

Front brake discs in poor condition with corrosion (Been stood). Need rebedding in.

Main relay insecure, could short out, fire risk.

Play in steering idler bushes.

Wiper blades are perished.

Pass 14 Apr 2014 84,946 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

damage to nearside of windscreen >40mm within swept area but not affecting drivers view of road

Fail 14 Apr 2014 84,923 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

damage to nearside of windscreen >40mm within swept area but not affecting drivers view of road

Pass 14 Mar 2013 84,896 miles

Damage to nearside windscreen outside swept area

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2012 84,852 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside front seat fore and aft adjustment stiff

Pass 15 Aug 2011 84,759 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 84,714 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear outer tyre underinflated

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 12 Aug 2010 84,684 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight binding to nearside front brake

surface corrosion to offside front and nearside front brake discs

Fail 12 Aug 2010 84,684 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight binding to nearside front brake

surface corrosion to offside front and nearside front brake discs

Pass 8 Jul 2009 84,648 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 7 Jul 2009 84,602 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2008 84,572 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

slight binding to nearside front and offside rear brakes

surface corrosion to offside front and nearside front brake discs

Pass 12 Jun 2007 84,433 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 84,376 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 84,268 miles

rear leaf springs starting to go weak

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

slight bind on nsf wheel

small blow from tailpipe

Fail 10 May 2006 84,268 miles

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

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

Exhaust tail pipe has a small whole in.

Offside rear outer tyre pressure slightly low.

Rear bump stops have minimal clearence with rear axel.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Slight brake bind on nearside front.

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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G255 MJX is a 1990 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 G255 MJX, 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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G255 MJX is a 1990 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 22 May 1990.

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