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E215 WJO

1987 Volkswagen Lt

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,233 mi
Last recorded132,233 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Lt119,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE215 WJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 132,233 miles

Front brake discs worn.

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2014 122,227 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front brake discs worn.

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 121,980 miles

Centre seatbeltbuckle casing damaged but not effecting the operation or service off seatbelt.

Drivers front seatbelt buckle casing missing not effecting the operation or service off seatbelt.

N/S/R Brake binding slightly.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Underside off vechicle heavily covered in underseal.

Fail 3 Oct 2013 121,980 miles

Centre seatbeltbuckle casing damaged but not effecting the operation or service off seatbelt.

Drivers front seatbelt buckle casing missing not effecting the operation or service off seatbelt.

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

N/S/R Brake binding slightly.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Underside off vechicle heavily covered in underseal.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 119,412 miles

Centre seatbelt buckle casing damaged but not effecting operation or service off seatbelt.

Drivers front seatbelt buckle casing missing not effecting the operation or service off the belt.

N/S/R Brake binding slightly.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Underside of vechicle heavily covered in underseal.

Fail 4 Oct 2012 119,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre seatbelt buckle casing damaged but not effecting operation or service off seatbelt.

Drivers front seatbelt buckle casing missing not effecting the operation or service off the belt.

N/S/R Brake binding slightly.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Underside of vechicle heavily covered in underseal.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 117,549 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 117,523 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 114,137 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 114,136 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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E215 WJO is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 E215 WJO, 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 E215 WJO registered?

E215 WJO is a 1987 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 4 December 1987.

Is E215 WJO safe to buy?

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