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H35 CFJ

1990 Volkswagen Lt

Cream Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

194,415 mi
Last recorded194,415 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Lt130,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH35 CFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 194,415 miles

underside corroded average for year/milage

Pass 1 Oct 2024 194,235 miles

battery could be secured better

general corrosion underside

tested wet weather

Pass 10 Oct 2023 194,030 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2022 193,830 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2021 193,568 miles

both floor pans heavy corrosion

fuel tank damp

underside corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2020 193,396 miles

fuel tank damp

underside corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2019 193,108 miles

fuel tank damp

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2018 192,284 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

all rear tyres perished

fuel tank damp

patches of corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2017 191,096 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside (6.1.B.2)

Front brakes imbalanced

Front steering and suspension components corroded including sub frame

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Oct 2017 191,077 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside (6.1.B.2)

Front brakes imbalanced

Front steering and suspension components corroded including sub frame

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 188,901 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion coming thru

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

surface corrosion coming thru in a couple of place on underside of vehicle

very slight play detected in steering box

Fail 7 Sep 2016 188,887 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion coming thru

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

surface corrosion coming thru in a couple of place on underside of vehicle

very slight play detected in steering box

Pass 1 Jun 2015 188,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 May 2015 188,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 187,410 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 187,410 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 186,476 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 186,476 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 184,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 184,231 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 182,414 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 181,112 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 178,666 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 176,500 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 173,307 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 168,757 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 168,675 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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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H35 CFJ is a 1990 Volkswagen Lt in Cream with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 H35 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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H35 CFJ is a 1990 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 28 November 1990.

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