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D706 VNN

1987 Volkswagen Lt

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,689 mi
Last recorded72,689 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD706 VNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 72,689 miles

rear X member corroded

underside under sealed may be excessively corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2016 72,689 miles

Brake pipe leaking at rear union (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear X member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 71,440 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 71,440 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 71,097 miles

Oil leak

underside at rear corroded-n/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 21 Jan 2013 70,667 miles

2 rear-n/s/f tyres sidewalls cracked

underside corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2013 70,666 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

2 rear-n/s/f tyres sidewalls cracked

underside corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 69,632 miles

n/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 17 Dec 2010 69,503 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 67,841 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 67,067 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 67,067 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2008 65,625 miles

Handbrake linkage incorrectly routed.

Fail 16 Jan 2008 65,608 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Handbrake linkage incorrectly routed.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 64,144 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 61,784 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 61,784 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D706 VNN is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in Blue with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 119,550 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D706 VNN, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D706 VNN is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 19 May 1987.

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