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D901 PKY

1987 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

140,434 mi
Last recorded140,434 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD901 PKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 140,434 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n-s-f and o-s-f (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 140,434 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n-s-f and o-s-f (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 140,424 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side reflector (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lever area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded pivot area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Fuel tank corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 181,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 181,175 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened Washer (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 140,427 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crosmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 140,276 miles

Centre corrosion offside rear outer chassis

corrosion front arches and steps

corrosion front discs

front shockers weeping

Pass 22 May 2014 138,761 miles

corrosion rear chassis

oil leak

steps corroding

Pass 11 May 2013 133,880 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 131,732 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel tank becoming deteriorated

offside rear inner tyre becoming deteriorated

slight play in steering box

Fail 25 May 2012 131,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

fuel tank becoming deteriorated

offside rear inner tyre becoming deteriorated

slight play in steering box

Pass 26 May 2011 130,291 miles

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

rear propshaft universal joint excessivly worn and dangerous

Fail 18 May 2011 130,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

rear propshaft universal joint excessivly worn and dangerous

Pass 24 May 2010 128,800 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 128,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 127,121 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 127,038 miles

Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 123,278 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

horse box body detteriated out of prescrided areas

rest of n/s step showing signs of detteriation

Fail 29 Apr 2008 123,245 miles

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Horse box body detteriated out of prescribed areas.

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rest of n/s step showing signs of detteriation.

Pass 5 May 2007 122,070 miles

side box corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2007 122,058 miles

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

side box corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2006 121,782 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 121,780 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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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D901 PKY is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 D901 PKY, 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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D901 PKY is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 6 February 1987.

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