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G36 XOU

1990 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,415 mi
Last recorded143,415 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Lt130,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG36 XOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 143,415 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe too mainfold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe holed but ok for mot (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel on limit (2.3 (a) (i))

steering box noisy and slight play in it

Pass 26 Jul 2019 142,801 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 142,801 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 142,320 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 140,632 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 140,632 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 138,010 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 137,961 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 137,059 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 135,949 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 135,494 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 135,403 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 135,112 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 135,112 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 135,106 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Chassis has extensive surface corrosion and some swelling to rear on layered sections

Front seat nearside wont lock down

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in steering box,noisy when tested

no mudgaurds fitted to rear

Pass 25 Mar 2010 134,571 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 133,899 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside door mirror in poor condition

slight play in prop shaft rear UJ

steering box noisey in operation - clonking slightly on free play check

Fail 25 Feb 2009 133,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

nearside front ball joint rubber boot split

offside door mirror in poor condition

slight play in prop shaft rear UJ

steering box noisey in operation - clonking slightly on free play check

Pass 26 Feb 2008 131,857 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2008 131,834 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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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G36 XOU is a 1990 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 G36 XOU, 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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G36 XOU is a 1990 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 9 July 1990.

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