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H398 RWG

1990 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

188,675 mi
Last recorded188,675 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Lt130,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH398 RWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 188,675 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 173,699 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 173,692 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 154,878 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 154,824 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 9 Oct 2006

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 139,578 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 139,478 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bumper insecure

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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H398 RWG is a 1990 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 H398 RWG, 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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H398 RWG is a 1990 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 November 1990.

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