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H265 FRJ

1991 Volkswagen Lt

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

87,545 mi
Last recorded87,545 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Lt143,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH265 FRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 87,545 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

no buck or body fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2013 87,545 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

no buck or body fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2012 84,571 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 84,571 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 83,668 miles

Nearside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 83,667 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 83,667 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 83,619 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 82,562 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 82,562 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 81,477 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

off side outer extrea pannel getting corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2009 81,477 miles

off side outer extrea pannel getting corroded

Pass 29 May 2007 79,076 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 79,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2006 76,979 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 76,900 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2005 75,184 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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H265 FRJ is a 1991 Volkswagen Lt in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 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 H265 FRJ, 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 H265 FRJ registered?

H265 FRJ is a 1991 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 18 June 1991.

Is H265 FRJ safe to buy?

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