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J140 EAU

1992 Volkswagen Lt

White Petrol 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,179 mi
Last recorded115,179 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Lt130,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ140 EAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 115,179 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 115,134 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked but not in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 115,118 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked but not in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 111,574 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 111,574 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 108,630 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

general corrosion to underside

underseal on brake pipes

Fail 19 Apr 2017 108,628 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion under door marked yellow (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion body marked yellow (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch marked yellow (5.2.6)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

general corrosion to underside

underseal on brake pipes

Pass 20 Apr 2016 103,611 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion in the offside front inner wheel arch, not in a prescribed area

corrosion to the outer sills not in the perscribed area

Fail 4 Apr 2016 103,504 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch on the left marked yellow (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

corrosion to the nearside front outer sill, not in a prescribed area

Pass 20 Dec 2007 102,322 miles

heavey corrosion to os front corner of fuel tank will attention soon

Pass 20 Oct 2006 99,702 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 99,695 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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J140 EAU is a 1992 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 130,142 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 J140 EAU, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J140 EAU is a 1992 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 12 May 1992.

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