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J106 ETV

1992 Volkswagen Lt

Grey Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

143,101 mi
Last recorded143,101 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Lt130,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ106 ETV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2012 143,101 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2011 141,166 miles

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

nearside rear wheel arch slight corrosion

offside rear shock obsorber shrowed slight corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2011 141,162 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/r wheel arch rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2010 139,043 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 139,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 137,247 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 137,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

front no plate cracked

park brake near end of travel

Pass 5 Jun 2008 134,310 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

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

Fail 30 May 2008 134,306 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 129,671 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 129,664 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 122,814 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2006 122,812 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2005 108,600 miles

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

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

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

m/s '@ o/s wiper blades split at ends

Fail 6 May 2005

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

exhaust downpipe nut missing on rear flange

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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J106 ETV is a 1992 Volkswagen Lt in Grey with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 130,142 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 J106 ETV, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J106 ETV is a 1992 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 10 July 1992.

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