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158,254 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box . (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Body not fully secure step corroded. (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose inner wheel arch corroded. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose inner wheel arch corroded and inner sill. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Body not fully secure step corroded. (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body panel slightly loose inner wheel arch corroded. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose inner wheel arch corroded and inner sill. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outer zone. (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box . (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Body not fully secure step corroded. (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose inner wheel arch corroded. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose inner wheel arch corroded and inner sill. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Body not fully secure step corroded. (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body panel slightly loose inner wheel arch corroded. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose inner wheel arch corroded and inner sill. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outer zone. (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box. (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective middle box. (6.1.2 (a))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play idler. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Body not fully secure step corroded. (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose inner wheel arch corroded. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose inner wheel arch corroded. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Body not fully secure step corroded. (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body panel slightly loose inner wheel arch corroded. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b. (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box. (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective middle box. (6.1.2 (a))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play idler. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Body not fully secure step corroded. (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose inner wheel arch corroded. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose inner wheel arch corroded. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Body not fully secure step corroded. (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body panel slightly loose inner wheel arch corroded. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b. (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Body not fully secure rear inner wheel arches have corrosion. (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight leak from steering box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Floor not fully secure inner wheel arch has corrosion. (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Floor not fully secure step has corrosion. (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Floor not fully secure step has corrosion. (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b. (3.2 (a) (i))
no electrics to tow bar.
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Body not fully secure rear inner wheel arches have corrosion. (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight leak from steering box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Floor not fully secure inner wheel arch has corrosion. (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Floor not fully secure step has corrosion. (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Floor not fully secure step has corrosion. (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b. (3.2 (a) (i))
no electrics to tow bar.
Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front and rear inner wheel arches have corrosion. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underside of vehicle has significant surface corrosion. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Pivot joint has slight play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner sill plate corroding
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced osf inner wing corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner sill plate corroding
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering idlers slight play
Valve stem slightly damaged Both fronts starting to perish (4.1.D.1e)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all exhaust joints leaking
both front tyre valve deteriorating
slight play in front wheel bearings
slight play in steering idlers
both front metal brake pipes beginning to corrode
slight damage to n/s/f tyre valve
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
various non prescribed corroision
Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
various non prescribed corrosion
all exhaust flanges blowing
o/s/f shocker damp
play in steering system
slight play in steering idlers
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure back rest broken (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
all exhaust flanges blowing
o/s/f shocker damp
play in steering system
slight play in steering idlers
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
mid box exhaust mount broken
poor weld repairs to o/s/f inner wheel arch
slight lift in both front lower balljoints
slihgt play in front wheel bearings
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
mid box exhaust mount broken
poor weld repairs to o/s/f inner wheel arch
slight lift in both front lower balljoints
slihgt play in front wheel bearings
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both centre exhaust mounts broken
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Battery Insecure Inside Drivers Cab
Electrical Wiring Will Need Attention Inside Drivers Cab And Underside
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
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H494 MTX is a 1990 Volkswagen Lt in Multi-colour with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 H494 MTX, 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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H494 MTX is a 1990 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 August 1990.
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