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R290 TST

1998 Volkswagen Lt

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,947 mi
Last recorded197,947 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Lt145,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 TST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 197,947 miles

surface corrosion to complete underside

Pass 6 Aug 2025 196,484 miles

Front Nearside and Offside, door, slightly damaged/corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Side sliding door slightly damaged/corroded

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and Offside, outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 196,409 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside and Offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Nearside and Offside, door, slightly damaged/corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Side sliding door slightly damaged/corroded

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and Offside, outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 192,998 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/s and n/s valance corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both steps have started to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 190,389 miles

Nearside Rear Inner valance corroded

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front inner step corroded

Offside Rear Inner valance corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 190,348 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding hand brake (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis at tow eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding hand brake (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner valance corroded

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front inner step corroded

Offside Rear Inner valance corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 188,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at kat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2022 188,485 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at kat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2021 186,234 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 186,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 182,986 miles

Lower body panels beginning to corrode

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

Rear panel behind bumper corroded

Fail 24 Dec 2020 182,974 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not located correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective one half corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Lower body panels beginning to corrode

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

Offside parking brake efficiency only 1/3 of nearside

Rear panel behind bumper corroded

Pass 22 May 2019 177,111 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 177,111 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 174,504 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 174,486 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust rear hanger missing

Pass 20 Apr 2017 169,488 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust hanger missing

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2017 169,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust hanger missing

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2016 163,201 miles

battery security requires attention

offside front upper sidelight not working

there is an unknown yellow warning lamp flashing on the dashboard

Fail 22 Apr 2016 163,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

battery security requires attention

offside front upper sidelight not working

there is an unknown yellow warning lamp flashing on the dashboard

Pass 15 May 2015 159,222 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2015 159,220 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 158,761 miles

OWNER SHOULD CHECK IF THIS VEHICLE WAS FITTED WITH A REAR ANTI ROLL BAR ORIGIONALY

Pass 22 Mar 2013 156,039 miles

DRIVER SHOULD CHECK IF THIS VEHICLE WAS FITTED WITH A REAR ANTI ROLL BAR ORIGIONALY

WINDSCREEN CRACKED OUTSIDE SWEPT AREA

Fail 20 Mar 2013 156,039 miles

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

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

DRIVER SHOULD CHECK IF THIS VEHICLE WAS FITTED WITH A REAR ANTI ROLL BAR ORIGIONALY

WINDSCREEN CRACKED OUTSIDE SWEPT AREA

Pass 3 Apr 2012 194,709 miles

Nearside Rear Slight Brake Bind

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 Apr 2011 187,233 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 186,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 178,684 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 178,600 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2009 171,103 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 169,067 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 169,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 May 2007 162,368 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 151,359 miles

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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R290 TST is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 145,354 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 R290 TST, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R290 TST is a 1998 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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