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H278 UNP

1991 Volkswagen Lt

Yellow Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,400 mi
Last recorded114,400 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Lt143,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH278 UNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 114,400 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Pipe into silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 114,399 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Pipe into silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 114,084 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

steering arm dust covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2022 113,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 113,547 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 112,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside and offside front suspension stabliser arms bushes deteriorated

suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2020 112,301 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside and offside front suspension stabliser arms bushes deteriorated

suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2020 112,300 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside and offside front suspension stabliser arms bushes deteriorated

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2019 112,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside and offside front suspension stabliser arms bushes deteriorated

suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2019 112,216 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside and offside front suspension stabliser arms bushes deteriorated

suspension components has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2017 112,193 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flex bracke hose ferrels (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassi corroded unable to get access to test (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 112,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Lower vehicle has corrosion through out chassis

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 112,060 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion chassi rear both sides

corrosion underneath

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

Fail 13 Jun 2016 112,049 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

corrosion chassi rear both sides

corrosion underneath

exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2015 111,981 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 111,979 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 111,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 111,871 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 111,433 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

o/s rear chassis inbetween front and rear spring hangers has heavy blistering due to corrosion

there is some holes and corrosion around the n/s f jacking point which is getting close to the prescribed area for the seat belt

Fail 24 Sep 2012 111,433 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s rear chassis inbetween front and rear spring hangers has heavy blistering due to corrosion

there is some holes and corrosion around the n/s f jacking point which is getting close to the prescribed area for the seat belt

Pass 29 Jun 2011 111,093 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 11,079 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 110,895 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 110,895 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 110,370 miles

Front Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank mounting x member corroded slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2008 109,669 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 107,601 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 105,150 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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H278 UNP is a 1991 Volkswagen Lt in Yellow with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H278 UNP, 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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H278 UNP is a 1991 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 18 March 1991.

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