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H126 DVS

1990 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

189,656 mi
Last recorded189,656 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Lt130,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH126 DVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 189,656 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 189,304 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 187,367 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 182,400 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 182,372 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bracket on the front of the engine sump insecure

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 181,360 miles

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 181,360 miles

Fuel hose leaking Injector return pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 181,127 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 181,125 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2013 179,539 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 178,829 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 178,381 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 177,482 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 176,984 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 176,984 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 175,649 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 173,727 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge low

o/s/f wheel bearing has very slight play

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Fail 2 Apr 2007 173,727 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre inner edge low

o/s/f wheel bearing has very slight play

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 10 Apr 2006 172,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

windscreen cracked on n/s out of swept area

Fail 21 Mar 2006 172,918 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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H126 DVS is a 1990 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H126 DVS, 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 H126 DVS registered?

H126 DVS is a 1990 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 8 September 1990.

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