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URT 89F

1990 Volkswagen 1500

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,611 mi
Last recorded52,611 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURT 89F
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 52,611 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 52,553 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 52,549 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 52,441 miles

Non standard horn fitted

Suspension has minimal travel and ground clearance

Pass 17 May 2013 52,304 miles

All front suspension arms ball joints slightly necked

Front suspension lowered, restricted travel available

Horn replaced by a klaxon

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear wheel bearing/hub slight play

Fail 15 May 2013 52,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Horn replaced by a klaxon

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear wheel bearing/hub slight play

All front suspension arms ball joints severely necked

Front suspension lowered, very little available travel

Pass 11 May 2012 52,152 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 51,726 miles

Rear suspension is close to bump stops.

Pass 4 May 2010 51,209 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 21,090 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 20,884 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1500?

Based on 5,923 MOT tests across 734 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
471
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 392
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 352
position lamp(s) not working 245
Headlamp aim too high 211
Stop lamp not working 206
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URT 89F is a 1990 Volkswagen 1500 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 392 recorded failures. If you're considering buying URT 89F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 36 years old, this Volkswagen 1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was URT 89F registered?

URT 89F is a 1990 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 30 May 1990.

Is URT 89F safe to buy?

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