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G949 THR

1990 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests35 (17 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate48.6%

Mileage

260,433 mi
Last recorded260,433 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Lt130,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG949 THR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 18 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 260,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

welding repairs well covered

Pass 10 Jul 2025 260,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2025 260,433 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front brake back plate missing

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

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged offside and centre outer casings missing (7.1.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fan cowling rubber perishing

play in both steering idlers

Fail 7 Aug 2024 260,433 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underneath of vehicle slight rusty condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fan belt loose

fan cowling rubber perished / inseucure

slight play in both steering idler arms

Fail 25 Jul 2024 260,433 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor behind driver`s seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underneath of vehicle slight rusty condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front brake back plate missing

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

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

fan belt loose

fan cowling rubber perished / inseucure

slight play in both steering idler arms

Pass 22 Jun 2023 260,433 miles

Central Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both rear tyres over 20 years old

Fail 20 Jun 2023 260,433 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate missing

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

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both rear tyres over 20 years old

Fail 13 Jun 2023 260,433 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate missing

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

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both rear tyres over 20 years old

Pass 8 Jun 2022 260,433 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside cab step slight corrosion

Offside corrosion along body inner sill

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both rear tyres over 10 years old

charging light on - fan belt missing

slight play in both steering pivots arms

Fail 25 May 2022 260,433 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam light has water in it (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside cab step slight corrosion

Offside corrosion along body inner sill

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated both rear (5.2.3 (l))

both rear tyres over 10 years old

charging light on - fan belt missing

slight play in both steering pivots arms

Pass 6 May 2021 260,433 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight perish, and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

slight corrosion offside cab step

slight corrosion offside inner body sill

slight play in both steering pivots

Fail 5 May 2021 260,433 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight perish, and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

slight corrosion offside cab step

slight corrosion offside inner body sill

slight play in both steering pivots

Pass 11 Jul 2019 260,433 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both steering pivots worn

Fail 5 Jul 2019 260,433 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both steering pivots worn

Pass 28 Jun 2018 260,433 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both steering pivots worn

Fail 26 Jun 2018 260,433 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both steering pivots worn

Pass 22 Jun 2017 260,433 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded From T to Hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Engine

Oil leak Gearbox

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load Offside and centre stalk covers (5.2.4a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering pivot point has slight play Both (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 260,433 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded From T to Hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Engine

Oil leak Gearbox

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load Offside and centre stalk covers (5.2.4a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering pivot point has slight play Both (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 260,433 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front outer (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering pivot point has slight play both (2.2.B.1g)

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

offside and centre seatbelt clamps, outer casing missing

Fail 10 Jun 2016 260,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Fuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front outer (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering pivot point has slight play both (2.2.B.1g)

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

offside and centre seatbelt clamps, outer casing missing

Pass 28 May 2015 260,433 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

both rear shock absorber outer covers corroded

gearbox rear seal leaking

offside and centre seatbelt clamp outer casings missing

Fail 22 May 2015 260,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

both rear shock absorber outer covers corroded

gearbox rear seal leaking

offside and centre seatbelt clamp outer casings missing

Pass 15 May 2014 260,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded on outer casings

offside and centre seatbelt clamps, outer casings missing

offside rear tyre perrished on sidewalls

slight bind offside rear brake

Fail 13 May 2014 260,433 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded on outer casings

offside and centre seatbelt clamps, outer casings missing

offside rear tyre perrished on sidewalls

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 12 Jun 2012 260,433 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside battery insecure

offside & centre seat belt buckles covers missing

slight binding offside front brake

Pass 2 Jun 2011 260,433 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

covers missing on centre and offside seatbelt stalks

Fail 20 May 2011 260,433 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

covers missing on centre and offside seatbelt stalks

offside mirror cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2009 260,433 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

O/s + Center seat belt catch incomplete but works OK.

O/s/f + N/s/r brakes slightly binding

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

Propshaft component defective

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

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

Tempory repair made to exhaust hanger

Fail 2 Jul 2009 260,433 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

O/s + Center seat belt catch incomplete but works OK.

O/s/f + N/s/r brakes slightly binding

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

Propshaft component defective

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

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

Tempory repair made to exhaust hanger

Pass 19 May 2008 260,433 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 260,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 257,682 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 249,758 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 249,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 242,992 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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G949 THR is a 1990 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.6%.

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 G949 THR, 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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G949 THR is a 1990 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 June 1990.

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