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E136 JOU

1987 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,613 mi
Last recorded110,613 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE136 JOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 110,613 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear outer tyres cracked on inner walls. advise replacement

Fail 22 Aug 2014 110,569 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear outer tyres cracked on inner walls. advise replacement

Pass 26 Jul 2013 108,458 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front & both rear outer tyres side walls cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2012 106,528 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 105,037 miles

Body corrosion to nearside and offside inner wheel arches

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

Engine oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2011 105,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Body corrosiom to nearside and offside inner wheel arches

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

Engine oil leak

Pass 4 May 2010 104,292 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 103,937 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 103,055 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 103,055 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 102,246 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 102,246 miles

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 101,185 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 101,143 miles

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

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

corrosion on inner face of n/s/f brake disc.

surface corrosion on fromt brake pipes

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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E136 JOU is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 E136 JOU, 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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E136 JOU is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E136 JOU safe to buy?

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