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E168 UGN

1987 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,755 mi
Last recorded148,755 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE168 UGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2009 148,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 148,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 145,478 miles

Dust cover missing from offside front seat belt latch

Front brake pads wearing thin

Parking brake lever pivot worn

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

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

Rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Rear of cab corroded not prescribed area

Slight front brake imbalance

Slight play in nearside king pin

Fail 21 May 2008 145,478 miles

Dust cover missing from offside front seat belt latch

Front brake pads wearing thin

Parking brake lever pivot worn

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

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

Rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Rear of cab corroded not prescribed area

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight front brake imbalance

Slight play in nearside king pin

Pass 7 Jun 2007 142,471 miles

Handbrake pivot is worn

Slight sidewall damage to nearside rear outer tyre

Fail 31 May 2007 142,425 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

handbrake over adjusted - only just reaching first tooth on ratchet mechanism

handbrake pivot is worn

slight sidewall damage to nearside rear outer tyre

Pass 26 May 2006 139,290 miles

Handbrake lever pivot worn

Fail 11 May 2006 139,177 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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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E168 UGN is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E168 UGN, 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 E168 UGN registered?

E168 UGN is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 25 November 1987.

Is E168 UGN safe to buy?

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