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H256 VAH

1991 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,544 mi
Last recorded132,544 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Lt143,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH256 VAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 132,544 miles

Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened parking brake (1.1.15 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear wheel bearings /axle slightly noisey in operation

Fail 3 Jul 2019 132,513 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired valve arm seized (1.1.17 (a))

Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened parking brake (1.1.15 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear wheel bearings /axle slightly noisey in operation

Pass 5 Jul 2018 132,325 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened parking brake (1.1.15 (b))

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

Offside Front brake has slight bind

rear wheel bearings / axle slightly noisey in operation

Pass 26 Jul 2016 130,504 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 130,480 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 128,339 miles

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

Nearside steering idler bush has slight play.

Parking brake mechanism slightly worn.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 126,490 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 126,450 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 124,126 miles

handbrake linkage worn

Pass 18 Apr 2012 124,112 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 124,112 miles

Brake rod insecure (3.5.1d)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 21 Oct 2010 121,378 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 113,084 miles

vehicle presented and tested as a motorhome

Pass 28 May 2008 109,914 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 109,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 109,410 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 108,865 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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H256 VAH is a 1991 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 143,247 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 H256 VAH, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H256 VAH registered?

H256 VAH is a 1991 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 10 May 1991.

Is H256 VAH safe to buy?

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