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G49 JWO

1990 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

56,980 mi
Last recorded56,980 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Lt130,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG49 JWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 56,980 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 56,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 56,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 55,968 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 55,968 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 55,455 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 55,262 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 55,262 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 55,057 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 54,440 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 53,945 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 52,973 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 52,134 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 50,616 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 49,453 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 48,763 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 48,705 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 47,343 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 46,181 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 44,844 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 43,750 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 42,524 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 42,388 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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G49 JWO is a 1990 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 G49 JWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G49 JWO registered?

G49 JWO is a 1990 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 14 May 1990.

Is G49 JWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G49 JWO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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