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D98 XRY

1987 Volkswagen Lt

Cream Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

92,951 mi
Last recorded92,951 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD98 XRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 92,951 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 92,913 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 92,912 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 92,855 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 92,854 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 90,436 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 88,880 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 87,233 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 86,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 84,897 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 84,189 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 81,741 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 81,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

front discs in poor condition

nail in offside rear inner tyre

no air in offside rear inner tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2014 79,791 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 79,731 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 79,388 miles

Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brakes binding slightly and discs starting to corrode

nearside front tie bar bushes deteriorated close to limit and offside starting to deteriorate

offside rear chassis starting to corrode

parking brake performance slightly low nearside

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 21 Oct 2011 79,386 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brakes binding slightly and discs starting to corrode

nearside front tie bar bushes deteriorated close to limit and offside starting to deteriorate

offside rear chassis starting to corrode

parking brake performance slightly low nearside

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 16 Nov 2010 79,319 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ferrules on rear brake hose starting to corrode

front brake discs slightly corroded and brakes binding slightly

front tie bar bushes starting to deteriorate

front tyre valves deteriorated close to limit(replace soon)

handbrake rod starting to corrode

nearside front brake disc slightly distorted

offside front brake hose starting to perish and ferrules starting to corrode

offside rear chassis starting to corrode

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2009 79,287 miles

both front flexi-brake hose ferulles corroded

both wiper blades starting to split

front and rear brakes slightly distorted

front brake disxcs corroded slightly

front shock absorbers and springs corroded

handbrake rod corroded

nearside brakelight pulses slightly with indicator

nearside rear outer tyre damaged on outer sidewall

oil leak

rear flexi-hose ferrules corroded

stone chip in zone a of windcreen

Pass 3 Nov 2008 79,224 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

front brake discs starting to corrode

front tyre valves perished near to limit(replace soon)

just passed emission test 3.40%

parking brake rods starting to corrode

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear springs getting weak bump stops getting close to axle??

Pass 15 Nov 2007 79,168 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ferrules starting to corrode on rear and offside front brake hoses

parking brake rods starting to corrode

rear brakes just passed increase and decrease test

rear road springs getting weak and bump stops getting close to axle

Fail 6 Nov 2007 79,162 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ferrules starting to corrode on rear and offside front brake hoses

rear road springs getting weak and bump stops getting close to axle

Fail 14 Jul 2006 78,674 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

ferrules on rear brake hose starting to corrode

hand brake performance slightly low nearside

hand brake rods slightly worn and starting to corrode

Pass 14 Jul 2006 78,674 miles

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

ferrules on rear brake hose starting to corrode

hand brake performance slightly low nearside

hand brake rods slightly worn and starting to corrode

Pass 8 Jul 2005 77,661 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 77,623 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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D98 XRY is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in Cream with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 D98 XRY, 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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D98 XRY is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 12 February 1987.

Is D98 XRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D98 XRY shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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