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D761 MCV

1987 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

3,383 mi
Last recorded3,383 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD761 MCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 3,383 miles

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

offside front and nearside rear outer tyres heavily perished - not to cords

Fail 18 Mar 2021 3,383 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH OFFSIDE REAR (PERISHED) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

offside front and nearside rear outer tyres heavily perished - not to cords

Pass 9 Jul 2019 3,383 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 3,383 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 3,383 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 2,902 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 2,412 miles

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

One Exhaust Rubber Mount Split,System Is Still Adequately Supported.

Some Genral Corrosion To Both Chassis Legs Under Rear Wheels.

Some Genral Perrishing To All Suspension Bushes.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 2,405 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

One Exhaust Rubber Mount Split ,System Still Adequately Supported.

Only One Rear Number Plate Lamp Fitted.

Some Genral Perrishing To Suspension bushes

Pass 19 Oct 2013 1,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 1,683 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2012 99,728 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2012 99,724 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 97,635 miles

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

exhaust sheild rattling

Fail 29 Jun 2011 97,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

exhaust sheild rattling

Pass 9 Jul 2010 95,025 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both rear chassis rusty

Fail 9 Jul 2010 95,025 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both rear chassis rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2009 91,911 miles

General surface corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 91,876 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

General surface corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 May 2008 85,904 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 85,904 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 79,833 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/rear lamp lens damaged

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 19 Jun 2007 79,833 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/rear lamp lens damaged

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 23 Jun 2006 75,080 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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D761 MCV is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 D761 MCV, 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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D761 MCV is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 March 1987.

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