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G881 AVC

1990 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,386 mi
Last recorded128,386 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Lt130,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG881 AVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 128,386 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 128,374 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 128,357 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure mounting rested (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle off side lags (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 126,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked/ still gives good view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 126,085 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold fwd joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative load valve siezed (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked/ still gives good view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 124,525 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 124,525 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Pass 30 Sep 2016 118,448 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 117,301 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 117,152 miles

front screen damaged on limits

headlight image poor

limited inspection to front coilsprings

n/s front brake hose slight damage

rear leafsprings slight bowed

steering stiff and play detected at steering wheel

Fail 22 Apr 2014 117,147 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

front screen damaged on limits

headlight image poor

limited inspection to front coilsprings

rear leafsprings slight bowed

steering stiff and play detected at steering wheel

Fail 4 Apr 2014 117,136 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

headlights poor image and aim

limited inspection to front o/s n/s coilsprings

Pass 30 Apr 2012 115,845 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 115,845 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 114,467 miles

For the purposes of the test this vehicle was presented as a camper van

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 114,467 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 113,807 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 113,807 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 Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 108,863 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 108,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre seat belt cover missing

nearside front suspension tie bar bushes deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2006 106,988 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 106,988 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G881 AVC is a 1990 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G881 AVC, 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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G881 AVC is a 1990 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 5 January 1990.

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