CarVerify

Free Car Check

H116 ETN

1991 Volkswagen Lt

Cream Diesel 2400cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

183,350 mi
Last recorded183,350 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Lt143,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH116 ETN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1991
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 183,350 miles

Kingpins have slight play

Fail 28 Nov 2018 183,330 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill / door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

King pins have slight play

Pass 11 May 2016 183,309 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

all welding repairs covered in underseal

corrosion outside prescribed areas

Fail 26 Apr 2016 183,306 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded marked yellow (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded engine mount marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

corrosion outside prescribed areas

exhaust mounts broken

Pass 19 Jun 2014 183,163 miles

underside of vehicle corroded in none prescribed areas

Fail 19 Jun 2014 183,163 miles

underside of vehicle corroded in none prescribed areas

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2013 182,843 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Mar 2012 181,539 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 181,537 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)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 179,932 miles

CORROSION OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS

Fail 19 Oct 2010 179,730 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

CORROSION OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA NEAR SIDE REAR LOWER CAB

Pass 6 Oct 2009 176,507 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 176,507 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 172,744 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 172,733 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 169,911 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 166,343 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
Full Volkswagen Lt reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H116 ETN is a 1991 Volkswagen Lt in Cream with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 143,247 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 H116 ETN, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H116 ETN?

You can check the full history of H116 ETN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H116 ETN registered?

H116 ETN is a 1991 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H116 ETN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H116 ETN shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H116 ETN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H116 ETN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.