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BHS 199

1988 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Petrol 2259cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

205,778 mi
Last recorded205,778 miles
Recorded on15 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Lt129,942 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHS 199
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,259cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2010 205,778 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

different size tyres fitted front to rear of vehicle

nearside and offside rear under vehicle body panels corroding

nearside door mirror missing

offside side repeater indicator slightly dim

Fail 27 Apr 2010 205,697 miles

Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear and nearside front brake hose ferrules corroding

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

nearside and offside rear panels corroding

nearside door mirror missing

offside parking brake low for vehicle

Pass 17 Jul 2007 203,613 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2006 202,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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BHS 199 is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,259cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BHS 199, 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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What year was BHS 199 registered?

BHS 199 is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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