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H255 VAH

1991 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

183,497 mi
Last recorded183,497 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Lt143,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH255 VAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2012 183,497 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Coolant leak

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear bumper insecure

both side front tyres uneven wear

nearside rear tyre side wall cracked

offside hub seal damp

offside rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2011 178,930 miles

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on front floors inner wings n/s borderline

corrosion on rear brake hose ferrals

fitted as a campa van

handbrake lever operation

Fail 29 Jul 2011 178,928 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on front floors inner wings n/s borderline

corrosion on rear brake hose ferrals

fitted as a campa van

handbrake lever operation

Pass 18 Sep 2009 178,912 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 178,900 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 178,866 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 178,866 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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H255 VAH is a 1991 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 H255 VAH, 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

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What year was H255 VAH registered?

H255 VAH is a 1991 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 26 April 1991.

Is H255 VAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H255 VAH shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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