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G470 OKY

1990 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

350,312 mi
Last recorded350,312 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Lt130,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG470 OKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 350,312 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced In general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Strong smell of diesel,no obvious leaks visible

Vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Washers would benefit attention

Pass 1 Mar 2022 350,144 miles

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

General corrosion in vehicle underbody

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Fail 17 Feb 2022 350,128 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

General corrosion in vehicle underbody

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Feb 2021 349,761 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

rear tyres worn on outside edge

Fail 18 Jan 2021 349,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

rear tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 23 Jan 2020 349,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre valve stem split

offside front brake disc corroded slightly

offside front tyre valve stem split

offside rear tyre valve stem split

Fail 23 Jan 2020 349,088 miles

offside rear tyre valve stem split

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre valve stem split

offside front brake disc corroded slightly

offside front tyre valve stem split

Pass 17 Jan 2019 341,068 miles

nearside front tyre valve stem cracked

offside front tyre valve stem cracked

offside rear tyre valve stem cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2018 335,634 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 335,634 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 331,764 miles

offside and nearside rear leaf springs heavily deflected

Fail 13 Jan 2017 331,764 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside and nearside rear leaf springs heavily deflected

Pass 25 Jan 2016 321,307 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 311,852 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

exhaust emits light blue smoke

handbrake cables corroded

throttle pedal sticking open

Fail 19 Feb 2015 311,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

exhaust emits light blue smoke

handbrake cables corroded

throttle pedal sticking open

Pass 22 Jan 2014 303,306 miles

beam adjusters fitted to headlights

brake pipes slightly coroded

Fail 21 Jan 2014 303,306 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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G470 OKY is a 1990 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 G470 OKY, 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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G470 OKY is a 1990 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 April 1990.

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