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G856 VJF

1990 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,569 mi
Last recorded64,569 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Lt130,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG856 VJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 64,569 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 64,147 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 63,576 miles

exhaust rubbers split

Pass 18 Nov 2022 63,107 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rubber exhaust mounts splitting

Fail 15 Nov 2022 63,096 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rubber exhaust mounts splitting

Pass 11 Nov 2021 62,400 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 62,400 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 61,681 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 61,675 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 60,996 miles

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

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

spare tyre cords exposed , some exhaust rubbers supports missing . n/s mirror damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2018 59,960 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 59,203 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 58,184 miles

Exhaust mounting broken but adequately supported. Rest of mounts have cracking to rubber.

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Fail 30 Jun 2016 88,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust mounting broken but adequately supported. Rest of mounts have cracking to rubber.

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2015 56,993 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2014 55,976 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 54,129 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

rear exhaust mounts broken

Pass 25 Jul 2013 54,129 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Spare tyre defective

rear exhaust mounts broken

Pass 31 Jul 2012 53,434 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brakes not locking out

Pass 26 Jul 2011 53,156 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 52,551 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 51,641 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 51,176 miles

nearside door mirror cracked.

Pass 1 May 2007 50,523 miles

nearside rear lamp cluster in poor condition.

offside front brake dragging slightly.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 50,132 miles

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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G856 VJF is a 1990 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G856 VJF, 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 G856 VJF registered?

G856 VJF is a 1990 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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