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H178 CFJ

1990 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

151,982 mi
Last recorded151,982 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Lt130,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH178 CFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 151,982 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower wing and inner wheel arch corroded and holed but outside prescribed area

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lenses discolouring (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2025 151,365 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system corroded

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower wing and inner wheel arch corroded and holed but outside prescribed area

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

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

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

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2024 150,346 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system corroded

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower wing and inner wheel arch corroded and holed but outside prescribed area

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 4 Jul 2023 147,999 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing and inner wheel arch corroded and holed but outside of prescribed area

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Diff noisy

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres around treads, cords or ply not showing yet. fronts 185/14c rears 195/14c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 4 Jul 2023 147,999 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing and inner wheel arch corroded and holed but outside of prescribed area

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Diff noisy

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres around treads, cords or ply not showing yet. fronts 185/14c rears 195/14c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 15 Jul 2022 147,349 miles

Rear diff noisy

Central Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing and inner wheel arch corroded and holed but outside of prescribed area.

Nearside Rear when wheel spun makes a scrapping noise {drums}

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four around treads and walls, cords or ply not showing yet. Advise to replace asap . Fronts 185/14c Rears 195/14c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 12 Jul 2022 147,349 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside 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))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing and inner wheel arch corroded and holed but outside of prescribed area.

Nearside Rear when wheel spun makes a scrapping noise {drums}

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear diff noisy

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four around treads and walls, cords or ply not showing yet. Advise to replace asap . Fronts 185/14c Rears 195/14c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 30 Apr 2021 147,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 147,123 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel pipe leaking fuel injector spill pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 145,470 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre valve cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2018 142,491 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 142,491 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 141,808 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 141,807 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 139,284 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 139,284 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 133,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 133,519 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 123,618 miles

Offside front brake slight binding

Pass 8 Sep 2011 123,385 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 123,366 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 122,483 miles

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

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

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

offside rear cross-member corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2009 122,462 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

offside rear cross-member corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2008 121,741 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 121,741 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 116,637 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 116,637 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 144,530 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 144,530 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 19 May 2006 114,529 miles

Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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H178 CFJ is a 1990 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 H178 CFJ, 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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H178 CFJ is a 1990 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 27 November 1990.

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