MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,709 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Corrosion in various places
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering idler bush worn
Offside Steering idler bush worn
Various engine oil leaks
Nearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering component casing not properly attached O/S STEERING ILER BOX LOSES ON CHASSIS (2.1.2 (a) (i))
Sound deadening material likely to become detached EXHAUST MAJOR LEAK AND LOSES (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working BRAKE LIGHTS NOT FULLY DEPRESSED (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
BRAKE SENING VALVE LEAKING FLIUD
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Oil leak ()
Emissions not tested due to excessive leak of gases (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Oil leak ()
Engine oil leak
Gearbox oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel stiff to rotate
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
body has corrosion in places
engine oil leak
gearbox oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded calliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded calliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (3.1.9)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front wheel stiff to rotate
body has corrosion in places
engine oil leak
gearbox oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
vehicle been off road & standing for many years, many components corroded & deteriorated
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?
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RHA 289W is a 1981 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,710cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1981 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 61,075 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 RHA 289W, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was RHA 289W registered?
RHA 289W is a 1981 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 15 January 1981.
Is RHA 289W safe to buy?
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