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G35 XVK

1990 Volkswagen Lt

Purple Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

215,870 mi
Last recorded215,870 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Lt130,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG35 XVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1990
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2013 215,870 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 215,458 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 215,458 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 214,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 214,134 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 213,239 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

parking brake only just met required park brake efficiency. may require adj or repair.

Fail 15 Mar 2007 213,236 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 213,112 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 213,103 miles

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

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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G35 XVK is a 1990 Volkswagen Lt in Purple with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 G35 XVK, 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 G35 XVK registered?

G35 XVK is a 1990 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is G35 XVK safe to buy?

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