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E182 HCG

1987 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE182 HCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2024

Emissions unable to be completed There is too much black smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm bush badly cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting There are many corrosion holes on the under body. Both sides and front and rear. These include the jacking points, the inner and outer sill panels, the rear floor, and the rear inner wheel arches. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

The front and rear suspension bushes and rubbers are all showing crack.

Pass 27 Jan 2023 22,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion to vehicle body outside prescribed areas

slight corrosion to vehicle body outside prescribed areas

Pass 18 Jul 2018 22,960 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 22,960 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

underbody corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 22 Jul 2016 22,960 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 21,145 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 19,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

both rear tyres perished

genral under body corrosion

passenger side rear back plate damp

passengers front seat loose

Fail 8 Jul 2014 19,788 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

both rear tyres perished

genral under body corrosion

passenger side rear back plate damp

passengers front seat loose

Pass 22 Jul 2013 17,218 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 17,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 15,702 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 15,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 12,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s inner sill,o/s & n/s/r inner sills corroded but not with in 30cm of prescribed area

Fail 5 Jul 2011 12,370 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s inner sill,o/s & n/s/r inner sills corroded but not with in 30cm of prescribed area

Pass 29 Jun 2010 10,449 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 8,740 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 8,739 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 May 2009 8,719 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 8,652 miles

Ferrule at n/s/f flex hose corroding

Pass 4 May 2007 8,509 miles

Wear in both front top wishbone forward mountings.

Pass 4 May 2006 7,738 miles

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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E182 HCG is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E182 HCG, 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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E182 HCG is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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