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E152 XGJ

1987 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,430 mi
Last recorded131,430 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE152 XGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2015 131,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stops working when brake pressed (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes with indicator on (1.2.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Body corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear of inner arch areas corroded, not within a prescribed area

Pass 18 Jun 2014 128,798 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

drivers wiper blade split

exhaust corroded

exhaust rear mount temp type

offside front jacking point corroded, not within prescribed area

offside front seat mount corroded, not within prescribed area

offside rear arch corroded, not within prescribed area

slight play and noise on nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 10 Jun 2014 128,797 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

drivers wiper blade split

exhaust rear mount temp type

offside front jacking point corroded, not within prescribed area

offside front seat mount corroded, not within prescribed area

offside rear arch corroded, not within prescribed area

slight play and noise on nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 12 Feb 2014 128,305 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

offside front jacking point corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded not within a prescribed area

offside seat mount area corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 10 Jul 2012 122,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust braket

o/s/f jacking point corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2011 119,018 miles

o/s/f jacing point corrosion

o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 21 Jun 2010 114,677 miles

n/s/r shock damp with oil

Fail 21 Apr 2010 114,659 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 111,625 miles

n/s headlamp condition

tyre condition

Pass 25 Aug 2006 107,496 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 107,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Heavy corrosion to inner and outer sills/floors and jacking points

Heavy corrosion to near side and off side rear inner sills and wheel arches

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

off side rear inner wheel arch holed and corroded

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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E152 XGJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E152 XGJ, 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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What year was E152 XGJ registered?

E152 XGJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 24 November 1987.

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The MOT history for E152 XGJ shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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