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H257 ACH

1991 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,336 mi
Last recorded100,336 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Lt143,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH257 ACH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 100,336 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 100,336 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 99,288 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 99,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 98,547 miles

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

water leak on corner of rad,o/s/r tyres perished

Fail 25 Aug 2010 98,486 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

water leak on corner of rad,o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 7 Jul 2009 96,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 96,145 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 96,138 miles

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

Nearside rear inner tyre under inflated.

Surface corrosion at offside front rigid brake pip(at calliper).

Pass 31 Jul 2007 96,022 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 94,360 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 94,360 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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H257 ACH is a 1991 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 H257 ACH, 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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What year was H257 ACH registered?

H257 ACH is a 1991 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 June 1991.

Is H257 ACH safe to buy?

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