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H196 LDP

1991 Volkswagen Lt

Red Petrol 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

175,641 mi
Last recorded175,641 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Lt143,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH196 LDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 175,641 miles

corrosion both rear inner sills

Fail 28 Jun 2023 175,641 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

corrosion both rear inner sills

Pass 22 Jun 2022 175,105 miles

Coolant leak ()

corrosion on both rear jacking points

Fail 17 Jun 2022 175,104 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

corrosion on both rear jacking points

Fail 18 Feb 2022 175,100 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn x 2 (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear cross-member corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2021 174,702 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 170,456 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 170,456 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 164,446 miles

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

rear inner sills on both sides corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 163,796 miles

chips on screen

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

rust patches

slight play/freeplay in steering

Fail 4 Aug 2014 163,794 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

chips on screen

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

rust patches

slight play/freeplay in steering

Pass 23 Jul 2013 161,216 miles

Handbrake lever has slight sideplay.

Rear valance & rear inner sill areas corroded

Slight play in steering box

Fail 23 Jul 2013 161,210 miles

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

Handbrake lever has slight sideplay.

Rear valance & rear inner sill areas corroded

Slight play in steering box

Pass 24 Jul 2012 157,894 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 157,891 miles

Nearside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 154,797 miles

damage to offside of windscreen but outside swept area

Pass 29 Jul 2010 151,775 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 148,869 miles

offside front tie bar bushes starting to perish

Fail 30 Jul 2009 148,838 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front tie bar bushes starting to perish

Pass 11 Jul 2008 146,690 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 143,057 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 139,033 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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H196 LDP is a 1991 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,384cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H196 LDP, 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.

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H196 LDP is a 1991 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 26 April 1991.

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