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A260 YAK

1988 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,737 mi
Last recorded94,737 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Lt129,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA260 YAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 94,737 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 94,611 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 94,586 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced around handbrake lever (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 94,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 94,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle mud guard (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 93,910 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 93,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 92,943 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 93,564 miles

Brake performance not tested leak from calliper. (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking calliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 93,506 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 91,772 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 89,728 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 87,805 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 87,708 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 85,127 miles

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

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

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

slight play in ball joint drag link from steering box, (rearmost bj)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 85,115 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in ball joint drag link from steering box, (rearmost bj)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 79,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

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

brake pipes covered bu substance unable to check properly

exhaust cororded

oil leak

slight judder at front brakes

slight lift in front ball joints

unable to check under vehicle properly due to some sort of ssubsstane over it

Fail 30 Dec 2009 79,488 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

brake pipes covered bu substance unable to check properly

exhaust cororded

oil leak

slight judder at front brakes

slight lift in front ball joints

unable to check under vehicle properly due to some sort of ssubsstane over it

Pass 23 Jan 2009 70,769 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 70,768 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 69,712 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 69,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 68,790 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 68,771 miles

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

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

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

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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A260 YAK is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 129,942 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 A260 YAK, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A260 YAK is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 13 October 1988.

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