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G981 RHR

1990 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

229,491 mi
Last recorded229,491 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Lt130,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG981 RHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 229,491 miles

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General underside corrosion

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 229,491 miles

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 229,491 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner steering linkages. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front steps. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 229,491 miles

welding repairs carried out to both chassis rails

Fail 12 Jan 2023 229,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner rear wheel arch, inner sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch, seat belt mounting point corroded and week (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill to body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch, Seat belt mounting point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Front suspension bar front bush deformed and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer rear chassis corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Rear outer chassis corroded and week where welded before (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Doubble ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from rear diff seal of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear prop rear UJ has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer rear chassis rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer chassis corroded and rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 229,491 miles

exhaust tailpipe holed

nearside rear inner tyre deflated

Fail 6 Oct 2021 229,491 miles

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

exhaust tailpipe holed

nearside rear inner tyre deflated

Pass 4 Sep 2020 229,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 229,491 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion to offside rear outer chassis rail

Fail 1 Aug 2019 229,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

corrosion to offside rear outer chassis rail

Pass 2 Aug 2018 229,086 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2017 228,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch area's (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer chassis leg area's (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area's holed just outside of the prescribed area (3.1.9)

Offside Front tyre is heavily cracking & perishing

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer chassis leg area's (2.4.A.3)

oil leak engine / gearbox area's

Fail 12 Jul 2017 228,193 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure not secured into lower mounting (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch area's (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer chassis leg area's (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area's holed just outside of the prescribed area (3.1.9)

Offside Front tyre is heavily cracking & perishing

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer chassis leg area's (2.4.A.3)

oil leak engine / gearbox area's

Pass 1 Jul 2016 227,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced cracked (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

offside rear chassis rail corroding (behind rear wheel)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 227,314 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced cracked (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

offside rear chassis rail corroding (behind rear wheel)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 225,997 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 225,997 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 222,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 222,578 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 218,966 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 218,937 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/r outer tu]yre perished

Pass 27 Jun 2012 216,509 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 216,509 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 214,336 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 213,197 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 212,600 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 212,052 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 211,617 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine smokes slightly???

Fail 5 Jun 2007 211,589 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Upper Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Outer Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

tyre pressures look slightly low????

Pass 27 May 2006 210,887 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

throttle cable sticks??? †fuel tank slightly corroded in places †

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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G981 RHR is a 1990 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 G981 RHR, 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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G981 RHR is a 1990 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 23 May 1990.

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