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D711 CHO

1987 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

307,480 mi
Last recorded307,480 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD711 CHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 307,480 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner face (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer face (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer face (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 306,833 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 306,822 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 306,127 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 305,454 miles

Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

loading area floor in poor condition

Fail 2 Aug 2018 305,445 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Front suspension has no clearance between bump stops

rear floors rotting in load area

Pass 28 Jul 2017 304,899 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 304,885 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 304,864 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f side repeater lens missing

o/s/r inner tail light inop

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 304,864 miles

n/s/f side repeater lens missing

o/s/r inner tail light inop

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2014 304,517 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2014 304,516 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2013 304,278 miles

o/s/f steering rod end dust cover splitting slightly

rear leaf spring bushes perishing slightly

rear light units slightly damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2013 304,278 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r service brake efficiency low

o/s/f steering rod end dust cover splitting slightly

rear leaf spring bushes perishing slightly

rear light units slightly damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2012 100,861 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

underside rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2012 303,288 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underside rusting

Pass 30 Mar 2011 200,957 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 200,948 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s suspension low bump stop worn

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 197,848 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

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

font suspension espically nearside close to bumpstops.

Fail 24 Feb 2010 197,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

font suspension espically nearside close to bumpstops.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 193,534 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 193,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 190,751 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 190,751 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 190,117 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 190,188 miles

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

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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D711 CHO is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 D711 CHO, 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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D711 CHO is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 2 July 1987.

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