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H494 MTX

1990 Volkswagen Lt

Multi-colour Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

158,254 mi
Last recorded158,254 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Lt130,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH494 MTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1990
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 158,254 miles

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))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 158,254 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 158,184 miles

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))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 158,170 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 157,856 miles

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.

Fail 12 Jun 2023 157,854 miles

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.

Pass 20 Apr 2022 157,456 miles

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))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 156,754 miles

Offside Front Inner sill plate corroding

Fail 27 Mar 2019 156,729 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 154,786 miles

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)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 154,772 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 152,207 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 152,207 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 150,541 miles

all exhaust flanges blowing

o/s/f shocker damp

play in steering system

slight play in steering idlers

Fail 5 Jan 2016 150,541 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 149,495 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 149,494 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 149,181 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 149,181 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 149,181 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 149,181 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2011 149,181 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 149,181 miles

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)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 149,181 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 149,181 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 149,181 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 149,181 miles

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)

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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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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