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H24 DMW

1990 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

384,061 mi
Last recorded384,061 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Lt130,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH24 DMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 384,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 383,178 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 381,372 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2024 381,372 miles

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))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2023 379,366 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 378,020 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 378,018 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 377,698 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 377,696 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 372,727 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2019 372,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 370,969 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 367,091 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 367,091 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 53,131 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 53,130 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement rear springs partially coil bound (7.2.4b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 36,043 miles

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

Nearside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

exhaust clamp missing

Fail 10 Feb 2015 36,043 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

exhaust clamp missing

Fail 28 Dec 2013 256,451 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

exhaust bracket rusted through

Pass 28 Dec 2013 356,451 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

exhaust bracket rusted through

Pass 13 Sep 2012 353,587 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 353,587 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

Both rear wheel bearings have slight movement

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

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

Nearside front brake slightly binding on

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 34,592 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 34,592 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 345,480 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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H24 DMW is a 1990 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H24 DMW, 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 H24 DMW registered?

H24 DMW is a 1990 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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